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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.14, 3,243.15 and 1,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.14, 3,243.15 and 1,302.18 is: 1,796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.14 : 3,243.15 = 1,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.14/3,243.15 = 1,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.14x = 3,243.15 × 1,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.14x = 4,223,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,165.07/2,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.98

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