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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.28, 3,240.62 and 1,300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.28, 3,240.62 and 1,300.34 is: 1,794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.28 : 3,240.62 = 1,300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.28/3,240.62 = 1,300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.28x = 3,240.62 × 1,300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.28x = 4,213,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,907.81/2,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.47

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