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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.39, 3,242.12 and 1,301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.39, 3,242.12 and 1,301.43 is: 1,795.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.39 : 3,242.12 = 1,301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.39/3,242.12 = 1,301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.39x = 3,242.12 × 1,301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.39x = 4,219,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,385.72/2,349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.95

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