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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.93, 3,254.20 and 1,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.93, 3,254.20 and 1,349.73 is: 1,862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.93 : 3,254.20 = 1,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.93/3,254.20 = 1,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.93x = 3,254.20 × 1,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.93x = 4,392,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,291.37/2,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.77

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