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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.82, 3,241.40 and 1,300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.82, 3,241.40 and 1,300.88 is: 1,795.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.82 : 3,241.40 = 1,300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.82/3,241.40 = 1,300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.82x = 3,241.40 × 1,300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.82x = 4,216,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,672.43/2,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.23

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