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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.42, 3,240.66 and 1,300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.42, 3,240.66 and 1,300.48 is: 1,794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.42 : 3,240.66 = 1,300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.42/3,240.66 = 1,300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.42x = 3,240.66 × 1,300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.42x = 4,214,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,413.52/2,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.57

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