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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.33, 3,243.68 and 1,302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.33, 3,243.68 and 1,302.73 is: 1,797.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.33 : 3,243.68 = 1,302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.33/3,243.68 = 1,302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.33x = 3,243.68 × 1,302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.33x = 4,225,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,639.25/2,350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.89

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