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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.08, 3,247.50 and 1,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.08, 3,247.50 and 1,305.24 is: 1,801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.08 : 3,247.50 = 1,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.08/3,247.50 = 1,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.08x = 3,247.50 × 1,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.08x = 4,238,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,766.90/2,353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.37

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