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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.98, 3,510.59 and 1,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.98, 3,510.59 and 1,302.44 is: 1,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.98 : 3,510.59 = 1,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.98/3,510.59 = 1,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.98x = 3,510.59 × 1,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.98x = 4,572,308.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,308.77/2,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.33

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