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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.09, 3,241.83 and 1,301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.09, 3,241.83 and 1,301.16 is: 1,795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.09 : 3,241.83 = 1,301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.09/3,241.83 = 1,301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.09x = 3,241.83 × 1,301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.09x = 4,218,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,139.52/2,349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.65

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