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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.81, 3,242.97 and 1,301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.81, 3,242.97 and 1,301.94 is: 1,796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.81 : 3,242.97 = 1,301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.81/3,242.97 = 1,301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.81x = 3,242.97 × 1,301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.81x = 4,222,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,152.36/2,349.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.81

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