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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.11, 3,241.76 and 1,301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.11, 3,241.76 and 1,301.18 is: 1,795.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.11 : 3,241.76 = 1,301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.11/3,241.76 = 1,301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.11x = 3,241.76 × 1,301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.11x = 4,218,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,090.56/2,349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.62

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