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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.93, 3,249.78 and 1,306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.93, 3,249.78 and 1,306.99 is: 1,803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.93 : 3,249.78 = 1,306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.93/3,249.78 = 1,306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.93x = 3,249.78 × 1,306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.93x = 4,247,429.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,429.96/2,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.63

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