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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.17, 3,243.21 and 1,302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.17, 3,243.21 and 1,302.23 is: 1,797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.17 : 3,243.21 = 1,302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.17/3,243.21 = 1,302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.17x = 3,243.21 × 1,302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.17x = 4,223,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,389.14/2,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.06

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