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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.63, 3,252.24 and 1,308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.63, 3,252.24 and 1,308.89 is: 1,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.63 : 3,252.24 = 1,308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.63/3,252.24 = 1,308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.63x = 3,252.24 × 1,308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.63x = 4,256,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,824.41/2,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.32

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