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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.14, 3,251.55 and 1,308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.14, 3,251.55 and 1,308.30 is: 1,805.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.14 : 3,251.55 = 1,308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.14/3,251.55 = 1,308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.14x = 3,251.55 × 1,308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.14x = 4,254,002.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,002.87/2,356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.50

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