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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.43, 3,246.33 and 1,304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.43, 3,246.33 and 1,304.49 is: 1,800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.43 : 3,246.33 = 1,304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.43/3,246.33 = 1,304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.43x = 3,246.33 × 1,304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.43x = 4,234,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,805.02/2,352.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.18

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