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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.75, 3,248.18 and 1,305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.75, 3,248.18 and 1,305.82 is: 1,802.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.75 : 3,248.18 = 1,305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.75/3,248.18 = 1,305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.75x = 3,248.18 × 1,305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.75x = 4,241,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,531.88/2,353.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.03

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