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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.53, 3,243.51 and 1,302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.53, 3,243.51 and 1,302.57 is: 1,797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.53 : 3,243.51 = 1,302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.53/3,243.51 = 1,302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.53x = 3,243.51 × 1,302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.53x = 4,224,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,898.82/2,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.42

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