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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.81, 3,251.09 and 1,307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.81, 3,251.09 and 1,307.94 is: 1,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.81 : 3,251.09 = 1,307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.81/3,251.09 = 1,307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.81x = 3,251.09 × 1,307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.81x = 4,252,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,230.65/2,355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.00

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