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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.70, 3,246.81 and 1,304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.70, 3,246.81 and 1,304.75 is: 1,800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.70 : 3,246.81 = 1,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.70/3,246.81 = 1,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.70x = 3,246.81 × 1,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.70x = 4,236,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,275.35/2,352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.60

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