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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.04, 3,242.98 and 1,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.04, 3,242.98 and 1,302.08 is: 1,796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.04 : 3,242.98 = 1,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.04/3,242.98 = 1,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.04x = 3,242.98 × 1,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.04x = 4,222,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,619.40/2,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.83

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