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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.24, 3,251.52 and 1,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.24, 3,251.52 and 1,308.28 is: 1,805.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.24 : 3,251.52 = 1,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.24/3,251.52 = 1,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.24x = 3,251.52 × 1,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.24x = 4,253,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,898.59/2,356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.38

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