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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.88, 3,241.47 and 1,300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.88, 3,241.47 and 1,300.96 is: 1,795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.88 : 3,241.47 = 1,300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.88/3,241.47 = 1,300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.88x = 3,241.47 × 1,300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.88x = 4,217,022.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,022.81/2,348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.33

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