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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.64, 3,245.36 and 1,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.64, 3,245.36 and 1,303.70 is: 1,799.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.64 : 3,245.36 = 1,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.64/3,245.36 = 1,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.64x = 3,245.36 × 1,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.64x = 4,230,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,975.83/2,351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.16

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