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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.35, 3,251.70 and 1,308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.35, 3,251.70 and 1,308.35 is: 1,805.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.35 : 3,251.70 = 1,308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.35/3,251.70 = 1,308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.35x = 3,251.70 × 1,308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.35x = 4,254,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,348.71/2,356.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.48

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