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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.44, 3,251.94 and 1,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.44, 3,251.94 and 1,348.24 is: 1,860.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.44 : 3,251.94 = 1,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.44/3,251.94 = 1,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.44x = 3,251.94 × 1,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.44x = 4,384,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,395.59/2,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.60

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