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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.86, 3,246.99 and 1,304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.86, 3,246.99 and 1,304.98 is: 1,800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.86 : 3,246.99 = 1,304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.86/3,246.99 = 1,304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.86x = 3,246.99 × 1,304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.86x = 4,237,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,257.01/2,352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.90

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