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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.26, 3,243.06 and 1,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.26, 3,243.06 and 1,302.12 is: 1,796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.26 : 3,243.06 = 1,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.26/3,243.06 = 1,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.26x = 3,243.06 × 1,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.26x = 4,222,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,853.29/2,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.76

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