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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.44, 3,242.04 and 1,301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.44, 3,242.04 and 1,301.48 is: 1,795.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.44 : 3,242.04 = 1,301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.44/3,242.04 = 1,301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.44x = 3,242.04 × 1,301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.44x = 4,219,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,450.22/2,349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.94

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