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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.70, 3,252.15 and 1,308.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.70, 3,252.15 and 1,308.83 is: 1,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.70 : 3,252.15 = 1,308.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.70/3,252.15 = 1,308.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.70x = 3,252.15 × 1,308.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.70x = 4,256,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,495.22/2,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.13

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