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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.41, 3,247.73 and 1,305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.41, 3,247.73 and 1,305.49 is: 1,801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.41 : 3,247.73 = 1,305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.41/3,247.73 = 1,305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.41x = 3,247.73 × 1,305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.41x = 4,239,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,879.04/2,353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.59

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