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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.57, 3,243.49 and 1,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.57, 3,243.49 and 1,302.64 is: 1,797.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.57 : 3,243.49 = 1,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.57/3,243.49 = 1,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.57x = 3,243.49 × 1,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.57x = 4,225,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,099.81/2,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.48

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