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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.10, 3,241.47 and 1,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.10, 3,241.47 and 1,301.14 is: 1,795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.10 : 3,241.47 = 1,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.10/3,241.47 = 1,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.10x = 3,241.47 × 1,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.10x = 4,217,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,606.28/2,349.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.41

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