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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.16, 3,240.48 and 1,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.16, 3,240.48 and 1,300.24 is: 1,794.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.16 : 3,240.48 = 1,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.16/3,240.48 = 1,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.16x = 3,240.48 × 1,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.16x = 4,213,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,401.72/2,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.34

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