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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.59, 3,249.48 and 1,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.59, 3,249.48 and 1,292.42 is: 1,783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.59 : 3,249.48 = 1,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.59/3,249.48 = 1,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.59x = 3,249.48 × 1,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.59x = 4,199,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,686.75/2,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.61

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