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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.94, 3,244.40 and 1,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.94, 3,244.40 and 1,303 is: 1,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.94 : 3,244.40 = 1,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.94/3,244.40 = 1,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.94x = 3,244.40 × 1,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.94x = 4,227,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,453.20/2,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.20

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