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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.78, 3,240.10 and 1,299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.78, 3,240.10 and 1,299.82 is: 1,793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.78 : 3,240.10 = 1,299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.78/3,240.10 = 1,299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.78x = 3,240.10 × 1,299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.78x = 4,211,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,546.78/2,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.84

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