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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.44, 3,246.34 and 1,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.44, 3,246.34 and 1,304.44 is: 1,800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.44 : 3,246.34 = 1,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.44/3,246.34 = 1,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.44x = 3,246.34 × 1,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.44x = 4,234,655.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,655.75/2,352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.11

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