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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.35, 3,243.38 and 1,302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.35, 3,243.38 and 1,302.48 is: 1,797.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.35 : 3,243.38 = 1,302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.35/3,243.38 = 1,302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.35x = 3,243.38 × 1,302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.35x = 4,224,431.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,431.07/2,350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.36

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