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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.92, 3,249.96 and 1,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.92, 3,249.96 and 1,307.20 is: 1,804.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.92 : 3,249.96 = 1,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.92/3,249.96 = 1,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.92x = 3,249.96 × 1,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.92x = 4,248,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,347.71/2,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.03

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