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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.98, 3,251.14 and 1,308.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.98, 3,251.14 and 1,308.11 is: 1,805.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.98 : 3,251.14 = 1,308.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.98/3,251.14 = 1,308.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.98x = 3,251.14 × 1,308.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.98x = 4,252,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,829.22/2,355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.12

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