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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.86, 3,251.13 and 1,307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.86, 3,251.13 and 1,307.98 is: 1,805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.86 : 3,251.13 = 1,307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.86/3,251.13 = 1,307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.86x = 3,251.13 × 1,307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.86x = 4,252,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,413.02/2,355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.04

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