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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.31, 3,249.23 and 1,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.31, 3,249.23 and 1,306.44 is: 1,803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.31 : 3,249.23 = 1,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.31/3,249.23 = 1,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.31x = 3,249.23 × 1,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.31x = 4,244,917.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,917.51/2,354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.04

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