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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.97, 3,241.58 and 1,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.97, 3,241.58 and 1,301.04 is: 1,795.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.97 : 3,241.58 = 1,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.97/3,241.58 = 1,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.97x = 3,241.58 × 1,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.97x = 4,217,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,425.24/2,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.44

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