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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.67, 3,244.02 and 1,302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.67, 3,244.02 and 1,302.73 is: 1,797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.67 : 3,244.02 = 1,302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.67/3,244.02 = 1,302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.67x = 3,244.02 × 1,302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.67x = 4,226,082.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,082.17/2,350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.82

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