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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.06, 3,251.37 and 1,308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.06, 3,251.37 and 1,308.13 is: 1,805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.06 : 3,251.37 = 1,308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.06/3,251.37 = 1,308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.06x = 3,251.37 × 1,308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.06x = 4,253,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,214.64/2,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.22

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