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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.20, 3,248.77 and 1,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.20, 3,248.77 and 1,306.24 is: 1,802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.20 : 3,248.77 = 1,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.20/3,248.77 = 1,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.20x = 3,248.77 × 1,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.20x = 4,243,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,673.32/2,354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.60

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