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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.76, 3,244.12 and 1,302.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.76, 3,244.12 and 1,302.83 is: 1,797.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.76 : 3,244.12 = 1,302.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.76/3,244.12 = 1,302.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.76x = 3,244.12 × 1,302.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.76x = 4,226,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,517.38/2,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.93

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