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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.44, 3,243.71 and 1,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.44, 3,243.71 and 1,302.44 is: 1,797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.44 : 3,243.71 = 1,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.44/3,243.71 = 1,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.44x = 3,243.71 × 1,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.44x = 4,224,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,724.69/2,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.42

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