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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.07, 3,245.83 and 1,304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.07, 3,245.83 and 1,304.07 is: 1,799.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.07 : 3,245.83 = 1,304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.07/3,245.83 = 1,304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.07x = 3,245.83 × 1,304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.07x = 4,232,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,789.53/2,352.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.60

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