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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.84, 3,244.16 and 1,302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.84, 3,244.16 and 1,302.88 is: 1,797.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.84 : 3,244.16 = 1,302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.84/3,244.16 = 1,302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.84x = 3,244.16 × 1,302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.84x = 4,226,751.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,751.18/2,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.97

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