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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.92, 3,248.36 and 1,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.92, 3,248.36 and 1,305.96 is: 1,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.92 : 3,248.36 = 1,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.92/3,248.36 = 1,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.92x = 3,248.36 × 1,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.92x = 4,242,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,228.23/2,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.20

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