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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.74, 3,247.50 and 1,345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.74, 3,247.50 and 1,345.50 is: 1,856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.74 : 3,247.50 = 1,345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.74/3,247.50 = 1,345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.74x = 3,247.50 × 1,345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.74x = 4,369,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,511.25/2,353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.41

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