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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.36, 3,247.68 and 1,305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.36, 3,247.68 and 1,305.48 is: 1,801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.36 : 3,247.68 = 1,305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.36/3,247.68 = 1,305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.36x = 3,247.68 × 1,305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.36x = 4,239,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,781.29/2,353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.59

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