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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.50, 3,246.45 and 1,304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.50, 3,246.45 and 1,304.63 is: 1,800.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.50 : 3,246.45 = 1,304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.50/3,246.45 = 1,304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.50x = 3,246.45 × 1,304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.50x = 4,235,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,416.06/2,352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.39

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