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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.44, 3,247.56 and 1,291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.44, 3,247.56 and 1,291.03 is: 1,781.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.44 : 3,247.56 = 1,291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.44/3,247.56 = 1,291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.44x = 3,247.56 × 1,291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.44x = 4,192,697.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,697.39/2,353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.52

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