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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.83, 3,248.16 and 1,305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.83, 3,248.16 and 1,305.81 is: 1,801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.83 : 3,248.16 = 1,305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.83/3,248.16 = 1,305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.83x = 3,248.16 × 1,305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.83x = 4,241,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,479.81/2,353.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.95

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