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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.56, 3,241.08 and 1,300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.56, 3,241.08 and 1,300.72 is: 1,795.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.56 : 3,241.08 = 1,300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.56/3,241.08 = 1,300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.56x = 3,241.08 × 1,300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.56x = 4,215,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,737.58/2,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.03

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