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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.55, 3,243.42 and 1,302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.55, 3,243.42 and 1,302.61 is: 1,797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.55 : 3,243.42 = 1,302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.55/3,243.42 = 1,302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.55x = 3,243.42 × 1,302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.55x = 4,224,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,911.33/2,350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.41

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