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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.50, 3,250.59 and 1,307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.50, 3,250.59 and 1,307.54 is: 1,804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.50 : 3,250.59 = 1,307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.50/3,250.59 = 1,307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.50x = 3,250.59 × 1,307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.50x = 4,250,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,276.45/2,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.41

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