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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.69, 3,246.66 and 1,304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.69, 3,246.66 and 1,304.69 is: 1,800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.69 : 3,246.66 = 1,304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.69/3,246.66 = 1,304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.69x = 3,246.66 × 1,304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.69x = 4,235,868.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,868.60/2,352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.44

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