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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.51, 3,249.09 and 1,306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.51, 3,249.09 and 1,306.50 is: 1,802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.51 : 3,249.09 = 1,306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.51/3,249.09 = 1,306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.51x = 3,249.09 × 1,306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.51x = 4,244,936.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,936.09/2,354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.90

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