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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.26, 3,247.52 and 1,305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.26, 3,247.52 and 1,305.35 is: 1,801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.26 : 3,247.52 = 1,305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.26/3,247.52 = 1,305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.26x = 3,247.52 × 1,305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.26x = 4,239,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,127.47/2,353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.39

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