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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.32, 3,243.56 and 1,302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.32, 3,243.56 and 1,302.36 is: 1,797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.32 : 3,243.56 = 1,302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.32/3,243.56 = 1,302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.32x = 3,243.56 × 1,302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.32x = 4,224,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,282.80/2,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.32

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