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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.30, 3,260.01 and 1,300.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.30, 3,260.01 and 1,300.19 is: 1,794.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.30 : 3,260.01 = 1,300.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.30/3,260.01 = 1,300.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.30x = 3,260.01 × 1,300.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.30x = 4,238,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,617.75/2,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.28

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