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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.47, 3,252.08 and 1,308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.47, 3,252.08 and 1,308.54 is: 1,805.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.47 : 3,252.08 = 1,308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.47/3,252.08 = 1,308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.47x = 3,252.08 × 1,308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.47x = 4,255,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,476.76/2,356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.87

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