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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.04, 3,241.60 and 1,301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.04, 3,241.60 and 1,301.08 is: 1,795.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.04 : 3,241.60 = 1,301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.04/3,241.60 = 1,301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.04x = 3,241.60 × 1,301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.04x = 4,217,580.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,580.93/2,349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.45

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