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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.23, 3,247.56 and 1,305.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.23, 3,247.56 and 1,305.29 is: 1,801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.23 : 3,247.56 = 1,305.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.23/3,247.56 = 1,305.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.23x = 3,247.56 × 1,305.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.23x = 4,239,015.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,015.71/2,353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.36

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