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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.28, 3,240.72 and 1,300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.28, 3,240.72 and 1,300.32 is: 1,794.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.28 : 3,240.72 = 1,300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.28/3,240.72 = 1,300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.28x = 3,240.72 × 1,300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.28x = 4,213,973.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,973.03/2,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.49

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