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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.91, 3,244.25 and 1,302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.91, 3,244.25 and 1,302.98 is: 1,798.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.91 : 3,244.25 = 1,302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.91/3,244.25 = 1,302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.91x = 3,244.25 × 1,302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.91x = 4,227,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,179.90/2,350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.10

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