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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.41, 3,246.22 and 1,304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.41, 3,246.22 and 1,304.54 is: 1,800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.41 : 3,246.22 = 1,304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.41/3,246.22 = 1,304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.41x = 3,246.22 × 1,304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.41x = 4,234,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,833.59/2,352.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.21

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