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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.01, 3,241.42 and 1,301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.01, 3,241.42 and 1,301.05 is: 1,795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.01 : 3,241.42 = 1,301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.01/3,241.42 = 1,301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.01x = 3,241.42 × 1,301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.01x = 4,217,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,249.49/2,349.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.33

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