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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.43, 3,250.61 and 1,307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.43, 3,250.61 and 1,307.50 is: 1,804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.43 : 3,250.61 = 1,307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.43/3,250.61 = 1,307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.43x = 3,250.61 × 1,307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.43x = 4,250,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,172.58/2,355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.41

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