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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.12, 3,247.32 and 1,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.12, 3,247.32 and 1,305.20 is: 1,801.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.12 : 3,247.32 = 1,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.12/3,247.32 = 1,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.12x = 3,247.32 × 1,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.12x = 4,238,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,402.06/2,353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.18

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