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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.60, 3,247.92 and 1,305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.60, 3,247.92 and 1,305.64 is: 1,801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.60 : 3,247.92 = 1,305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.60/3,247.92 = 1,305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.60x = 3,247.92 × 1,305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.60x = 4,240,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,614.27/2,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.76

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