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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.56, 3,243.80 and 1,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.56, 3,243.80 and 1,302.64 is: 1,797.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.56 : 3,243.80 = 1,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.56/3,243.80 = 1,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.56x = 3,243.80 × 1,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.56x = 4,225,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,503.63/2,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.66

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