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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.32, 3,244.58 and 1,303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.32, 3,244.58 and 1,303.16 is: 1,798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.32 : 3,244.58 = 1,303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.32/3,244.58 = 1,303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.32x = 3,244.58 × 1,303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.32x = 4,228,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,206.87/2,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.23

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