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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.94, 3,243.08 and 1,302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.94, 3,243.08 and 1,302.07 is: 1,796.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.94 : 3,243.08 = 1,302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.94/3,243.08 = 1,302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.94x = 3,243.08 × 1,302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.94x = 4,222,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,717.18/2,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.95

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