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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.17, 3,243.30 and 1,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.17, 3,243.30 and 1,302.24 is: 1,797.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.17 : 3,243.30 = 1,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.17/3,243.30 = 1,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.17x = 3,243.30 × 1,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.17x = 4,223,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,554.99/2,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.13

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