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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.85, 3,244.46 and 1,356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.85, 3,244.46 and 1,356.13 is: 1,871.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.85 : 3,244.46 = 1,356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.85/3,244.46 = 1,356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.85x = 3,244.46 × 1,356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.85x = 4,399,909.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,909.54/2,350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.62

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