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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.68, 3,246.72 and 1,304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.68, 3,246.72 and 1,304.72 is: 1,800.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.68 : 3,246.72 = 1,304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.68/3,246.72 = 1,304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.68x = 3,246.72 × 1,304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.68x = 4,236,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,060.52/2,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.53

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