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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.42, 3,249.09 and 1,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.42, 3,249.09 and 1,292.24 is: 1,783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.42 : 3,249.09 = 1,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.42/3,249.09 = 1,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.42x = 3,249.09 × 1,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.42x = 4,198,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,587.82/2,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.28

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