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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.54, 3,242.31 and 1,301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.54, 3,242.31 and 1,301.58 is: 1,796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.54 : 3,242.31 = 1,301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.54/3,242.31 = 1,301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.54x = 3,242.31 × 1,301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.54x = 4,220,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,125.85/2,349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.15

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