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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.80, 3,250.95 and 1,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.80, 3,250.95 and 1,307.84 is: 1,804.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.80 : 3,250.95 = 1,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.80/3,250.95 = 1,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.80x = 3,250.95 × 1,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.80x = 4,251,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,722.45/2,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.79

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