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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.33, 3,241.78 and 1,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.33, 3,241.78 and 1,301.32 is: 1,795.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.33 : 3,241.78 = 1,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.33/3,241.78 = 1,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.33x = 3,241.78 × 1,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.33x = 4,218,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,593.15/2,349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.66

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