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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.14, 3,246.90 and 1,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.14, 3,246.90 and 1,305 is: 1,800.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.14 : 3,246.90 = 1,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.14/3,246.90 = 1,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.14x = 3,246.90 × 1,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.14x = 4,237,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,204.50/2,353.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.66

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