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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.33, 3,242.30 and 1,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.33, 3,242.30 and 1,301.73 is: 1,796.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.33 : 3,242.30 = 1,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.33/3,242.30 = 1,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.33x = 3,242.30 × 1,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.33x = 4,220,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,599.18/2,349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.51

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