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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.55, 3,249.25 and 1,306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.55, 3,249.25 and 1,306.61 is: 1,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.55 : 3,249.25 = 1,306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.55/3,249.25 = 1,306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.55x = 3,249.25 × 1,306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.55x = 4,245,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,500.11/2,354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.11

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