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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.76, 3,251.14 and 1,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.76, 3,251.14 and 1,307.80 is: 1,804.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.76 : 3,251.14 = 1,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.76/3,251.14 = 1,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.76x = 3,251.14 × 1,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.76x = 4,251,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,840.89/2,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.87

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