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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.88, 3,247.07 and 1,304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.88, 3,247.07 and 1,304.94 is: 1,800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.88 : 3,247.07 = 1,304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.88/3,247.07 = 1,304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.88x = 3,247.07 × 1,304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.88x = 4,237,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,231.53/2,352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.87

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