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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.75, 3,242.67 and 1,301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.75, 3,242.67 and 1,301.88 is: 1,796.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.75 : 3,242.67 = 1,301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.75/3,242.67 = 1,301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.75x = 3,242.67 × 1,301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.75x = 4,221,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,567.22/2,349.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.60

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