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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.17, 3,247.29 and 1,305.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.17, 3,247.29 and 1,305.21 is: 1,801.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.17 : 3,247.29 = 1,305.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.17/3,247.29 = 1,305.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.17x = 3,247.29 × 1,305.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.17x = 4,238,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,395.38/2,353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.14

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