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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353, 3,247.14 and 1,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353, 3,247.14 and 1,305.28 is: 1,801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353 : 3,247.14 = 1,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353/3,247.14 = 1,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353x = 3,247.14 × 1,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353x = 4,238,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,426.90/2,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.29

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