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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.95, 3,240.17 and 1,300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.95, 3,240.17 and 1,300.02 is: 1,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.95 : 3,240.17 = 1,300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.95/3,240.17 = 1,300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.95x = 3,240.17 × 1,300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.95x = 4,212,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,272.03/2,347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.02

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