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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.28, 3,242.10 and 1,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.28, 3,242.10 and 1,301.32 is: 1,795.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.28 : 3,242.10 = 1,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.28/3,242.10 = 1,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.28x = 3,242.10 × 1,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.28x = 4,219,009.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,009.57/2,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.87

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