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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.08, 3,241.83 and 1,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.08, 3,241.83 and 1,301.14 is: 1,795.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.08 : 3,241.83 = 1,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.08/3,241.83 = 1,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.08x = 3,241.83 × 1,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.08x = 4,218,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,074.69/2,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.63

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