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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.51, 3,247.86 and 1,305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.51, 3,247.86 and 1,305.57 is: 1,801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.51 : 3,247.86 = 1,305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.51/3,247.86 = 1,305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.51x = 3,247.86 × 1,305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.51x = 4,240,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,308.58/2,353.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.70

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