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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.74, 3,245.40 and 1,303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.74, 3,245.40 and 1,303.81 is: 1,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.74 : 3,245.40 = 1,303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.74/3,245.40 = 1,303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.74x = 3,245.40 × 1,303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.74x = 4,231,368.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,368.75/2,351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.25

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