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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.31, 3,240.39 and 1,300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.31, 3,240.39 and 1,300.35 is: 1,794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.31 : 3,240.39 = 1,300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.31/3,240.39 = 1,300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.31x = 3,240.39 × 1,300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.31x = 4,213,641.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,641.14/2,348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.33

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