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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.92, 3,251.12 and 1,307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.92, 3,251.12 and 1,307.96 is: 1,804.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.92 : 3,251.12 = 1,307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.92/3,251.12 = 1,307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.92x = 3,251.12 × 1,307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.92x = 4,252,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,334.92/2,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.96

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