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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349, 3,241.26 and 1,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349, 3,241.26 and 1,301.04 is: 1,795.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349 : 3,241.26 = 1,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349/3,241.26 = 1,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349x = 3,241.26 × 1,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349x = 4,217,008.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,008.91/2,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.24

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