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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.76, 3,252.27 and 1,308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.76, 3,252.27 and 1,308.82 is: 1,806.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.76 : 3,252.27 = 1,308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.76/3,252.27 = 1,308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.76x = 3,252.27 × 1,308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.76x = 4,256,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,636.02/2,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.14

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