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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.98, 3,244.34 and 1,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.98, 3,244.34 and 1,303.04 is: 1,798.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.98 : 3,244.34 = 1,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.98/3,244.34 = 1,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.98x = 3,244.34 × 1,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.98x = 4,227,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,516.16/2,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.19

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