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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.50, 3,252.11 and 1,308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.50, 3,252.11 and 1,308.63 is: 1,805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.50 : 3,252.11 = 1,308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.50/3,252.11 = 1,308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.50x = 3,252.11 × 1,308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.50x = 4,255,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,802.17/2,356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.98

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