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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.40, 3,246.32 and 1,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.40, 3,246.32 and 1,304.48 is: 1,800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.40 : 3,246.32 = 1,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.40/3,246.32 = 1,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.40x = 3,246.32 × 1,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.40x = 4,234,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,759.51/2,352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.19

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