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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.33, 3,246.35 and 1,304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.33, 3,246.35 and 1,304.37 is: 1,800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.33 : 3,246.35 = 1,304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.33/3,246.35 = 1,304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.33x = 3,246.35 × 1,304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.33x = 4,234,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,435.03/2,352.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.10

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