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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.34, 3,242.09 and 1,301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.34, 3,242.09 and 1,301.38 is: 1,795.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.34 : 3,242.09 = 1,301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.34/3,242.09 = 1,301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.34x = 3,242.09 × 1,301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.34x = 4,219,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,191.08/2,349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.90

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