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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.92, 3,249.74 and 1,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.92, 3,249.74 and 1,306.96 is: 1,803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.92 : 3,249.74 = 1,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.92/3,249.74 = 1,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.92x = 3,249.74 × 1,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.92x = 4,247,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,280.19/2,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.58

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