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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.92, 3,241.56 and 1,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.92, 3,241.56 and 1,301.14 is: 1,795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.92 : 3,241.56 = 1,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.92/3,241.56 = 1,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.92x = 3,241.56 × 1,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.92x = 4,217,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,723.38/2,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.60

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