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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.94, 3,248.36 and 1,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.94, 3,248.36 and 1,306.08 is: 1,802.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.94 : 3,248.36 = 1,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.94/3,248.36 = 1,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.94x = 3,248.36 × 1,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.94x = 4,242,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,618.03/2,353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.35

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