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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.10, 3,245.79 and 1,304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.10, 3,245.79 and 1,304.23 is: 1,799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.10 : 3,245.79 = 1,304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.10/3,245.79 = 1,304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.10x = 3,245.79 × 1,304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.10x = 4,233,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,256.69/2,352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.78

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