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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.63, 3,246.50 and 1,304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.63, 3,246.50 and 1,304.63 is: 1,800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.63 : 3,246.50 = 1,304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.63/3,246.50 = 1,304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.63x = 3,246.50 × 1,304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.63x = 4,235,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,468.32/2,352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.31

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