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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.23, 3,249.87 and 1,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.23, 3,249.87 and 1,307.30 is: 1,803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.23 : 3,249.87 = 1,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.23/3,249.87 = 1,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.23x = 3,249.87 × 1,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.23x = 4,248,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,555.05/2,355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.88

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