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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.28, 3,240.60 and 1,300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.28, 3,240.60 and 1,300.35 is: 1,794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.28 : 3,240.60 = 1,300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.28/3,240.60 = 1,300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.28x = 3,240.60 × 1,300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.28x = 4,213,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,914.21/2,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.47

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