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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.24, 3,240.60 and 1,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.24, 3,240.60 and 1,300.40 is: 1,794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.24 : 3,240.60 = 1,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.24/3,240.60 = 1,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.24x = 3,240.60 × 1,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.24x = 4,214,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,076.24/2,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.57

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