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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.69, 3,241.30 and 1,300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.69, 3,241.30 and 1,300.76 is: 1,795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.69 : 3,241.30 = 1,300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.69/3,241.30 = 1,300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.69x = 3,241.30 × 1,300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.69x = 4,216,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,137.18/2,348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.10

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