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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.84, 3,244.38 and 1,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.84, 3,244.38 and 1,303.24 is: 1,798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.84 : 3,244.38 = 1,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.84/3,244.38 = 1,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.84x = 3,244.38 × 1,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.84x = 4,228,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,205.79/2,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.59

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