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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.86, 3,249.75 and 1,306.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.86, 3,249.75 and 1,306.98 is: 1,803.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.86 : 3,249.75 = 1,306.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.86/3,249.75 = 1,306.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.86x = 3,249.75 × 1,306.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.86x = 4,247,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,358.26/2,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.66

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