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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.50, 3,243.69 and 1,302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.50, 3,243.69 and 1,302.63 is: 1,797.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.50 : 3,243.69 = 1,302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.50/3,243.69 = 1,302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.50x = 3,243.69 × 1,302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.50x = 4,225,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,327.90/2,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.63

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