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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.02, 3,243.12 and 1,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.02, 3,243.12 and 1,302.12 is: 1,796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.02 : 3,243.12 = 1,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.02/3,243.12 = 1,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.02x = 3,243.12 × 1,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.02x = 4,222,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,931.41/2,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.98

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