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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.64, 3,246.84 and 1,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.64, 3,246.84 and 1,304.80 is: 1,800.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.64 : 3,246.84 = 1,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.64/3,246.84 = 1,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.64x = 3,246.84 × 1,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.64x = 4,236,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,476.83/2,352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.73

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