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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.69, 3,244.18 and 1,302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.69, 3,244.18 and 1,302.82 is: 1,798.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.69 : 3,244.18 = 1,302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.69/3,244.18 = 1,302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.69x = 3,244.18 × 1,302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.69x = 4,226,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,582.59/2,350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.02

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