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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.71, 3,245.32 and 1,303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.71, 3,245.32 and 1,303.79 is: 1,799.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.71 : 3,245.32 = 1,303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.71/3,245.32 = 1,303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.71x = 3,245.32 × 1,303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.71x = 4,231,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,215.76/2,351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.21

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