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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.08, 3,245.73 and 1,304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.08, 3,245.73 and 1,304.21 is: 1,799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.08 : 3,245.73 = 1,304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.08/3,245.73 = 1,304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.08x = 3,245.73 × 1,304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.08x = 4,233,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,113.52/2,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.73

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