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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.12, 3,241.74 and 1,301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.12, 3,241.74 and 1,301.19 is: 1,795.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.12 : 3,241.74 = 1,301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.12/3,241.74 = 1,301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.12x = 3,241.74 × 1,301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.12x = 4,218,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,119.67/2,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.62

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