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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.08, 3,241.76 and 1,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.08, 3,241.76 and 1,301.12 is: 1,795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.08 : 3,241.76 = 1,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.08/3,241.76 = 1,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.08x = 3,241.76 × 1,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.08x = 4,217,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,918.77/2,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.56

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