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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.60, 3,246.78 and 1,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.60, 3,246.78 and 1,305 is: 1,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.60 : 3,246.78 = 1,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.60/3,246.78 = 1,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.60x = 3,246.78 × 1,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.60x = 4,237,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,047.90/2,352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.01

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