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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.43, 3,240.96 and 1,300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.43, 3,240.96 and 1,300.50 is: 1,794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.43 : 3,240.96 = 1,300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.43/3,240.96 = 1,300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.43x = 3,240.96 × 1,300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.43x = 4,214,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,868.48/2,348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.76

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