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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.38, 3,243.43 and 1,302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.38, 3,243.43 and 1,302.42 is: 1,797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.38 : 3,243.43 = 1,302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.38/3,243.43 = 1,302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.38x = 3,243.43 × 1,302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.38x = 4,224,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,308.10/2,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.29

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