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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.57, 3,250.68 and 1,307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.57, 3,250.68 and 1,307.63 is: 1,804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.57 : 3,250.68 = 1,307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.57/3,250.68 = 1,307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.57x = 3,250.68 × 1,307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.57x = 4,250,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,670.44/2,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.52

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