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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.72, 3,251.04 and 1,307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.72, 3,251.04 and 1,307.78 is: 1,804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.72 : 3,251.04 = 1,307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.72/3,251.04 = 1,307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.72x = 3,251.04 × 1,307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.72x = 4,251,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,645.09/2,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.82

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