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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.73, 3,240.91 and 1,300.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.73, 3,240.91 and 1,300.79 is: 1,794.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.73 : 3,240.91 = 1,300.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.73/3,240.91 = 1,300.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.73x = 3,240.91 × 1,300.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.73x = 4,215,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,753.05/2,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.91

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