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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.99, 3,242.79 and 1,302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.99, 3,242.79 and 1,302.03 is: 1,796.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.99 : 3,242.79 = 1,302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.99/3,242.79 = 1,302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.99x = 3,242.79 × 1,302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.99x = 4,222,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,209.86/2,349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.69

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