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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.64, 3,250.74 and 1,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.64, 3,250.74 and 1,307.68 is: 1,804.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.64 : 3,250.74 = 1,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.64/3,250.74 = 1,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.64x = 3,250.74 × 1,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.64x = 4,250,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,927.68/2,355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.57

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