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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.06, 3,240.30 and 1,300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.06, 3,240.30 and 1,300.12 is: 1,794.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.06 : 3,240.30 = 1,300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.06/3,240.30 = 1,300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.06x = 3,240.30 × 1,300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.06x = 4,212,778.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,778.84/2,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.15

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