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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.27, 3,243.37 and 1,302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.27, 3,243.37 and 1,302.33 is: 1,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.27 : 3,243.37 = 1,302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.27/3,243.37 = 1,302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.27x = 3,243.37 × 1,302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.27x = 4,223,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,927.49/2,350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.21

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