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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.39, 3,248.85 and 1,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.39, 3,248.85 and 1,291.98 is: 1,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.39 : 3,248.85 = 1,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.39/3,248.85 = 1,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.39x = 3,248.85 × 1,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.39x = 4,197,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,449.22/2,354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.82

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