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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.10, 3,251.36 and 1,308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.10, 3,251.36 and 1,308.09 is: 1,805.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.10 : 3,251.36 = 1,308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.10/3,251.36 = 1,308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.10x = 3,251.36 × 1,308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.10x = 4,253,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,079.61/2,356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.14

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