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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.05, 3,241.35 and 1,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.05, 3,241.35 and 1,301.13 is: 1,795.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.05 : 3,241.35 = 1,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.05/3,241.35 = 1,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.05x = 3,241.35 × 1,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.05x = 4,217,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,417.73/2,349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.38

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