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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.10, 3,246.09 and 1,304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.10, 3,246.09 and 1,304.50 is: 1,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.10 : 3,246.09 = 1,304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.10/3,246.09 = 1,304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.10x = 3,246.09 × 1,304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.10x = 4,234,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,524.41/2,352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.32

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