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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.44, 3,249.12 and 1,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.44, 3,249.12 and 1,306.60 is: 1,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.44 : 3,249.12 = 1,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.44/3,249.12 = 1,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.44x = 3,249.12 × 1,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.44x = 4,245,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,300.19/2,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.10

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