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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.21, 3,248.80 and 1,277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.21, 3,248.80 and 1,277.49 is: 1,762.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.21 : 3,248.80 = 1,277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.21/3,248.80 = 1,277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.21x = 3,248.80 × 1,277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.21x = 4,150,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,309.51/2,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.93

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