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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.76, 3,245.62 and 1,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.76, 3,245.62 and 1,303.80 is: 1,799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.76 : 3,245.62 = 1,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.76/3,245.62 = 1,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.76x = 3,245.62 × 1,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.76x = 4,231,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,639.36/2,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.35

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