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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.58, 3,243.78 and 1,302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.58, 3,243.78 and 1,302.62 is: 1,797.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.58 : 3,243.78 = 1,302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.58/3,243.78 = 1,302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.58x = 3,243.78 × 1,302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.58x = 4,225,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,412.70/2,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.60

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