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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.70, 3,249.50 and 1,306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.70, 3,249.50 and 1,306.83 is: 1,803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.70 : 3,249.50 = 1,306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.70/3,249.50 = 1,306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.70x = 3,249.50 × 1,306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.70x = 4,246,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,544.09/2,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.43

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