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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.58, 3,242.52 and 1,301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.58, 3,242.52 and 1,301.64 is: 1,796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.58 : 3,242.52 = 1,301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.58/3,242.52 = 1,301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.58x = 3,242.52 × 1,301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.58x = 4,220,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,593.73/2,349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.32

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