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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.14, 3,248.79 and 1,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.14, 3,248.79 and 1,306.30 is: 1,802.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.14 : 3,248.79 = 1,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.14/3,248.79 = 1,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.14x = 3,248.79 × 1,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.14x = 4,243,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,894.38/2,354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.74

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