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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.82, 3,252.51 and 1,308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.82, 3,252.51 and 1,308.88 is: 1,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.82 : 3,252.51 = 1,308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.82/3,252.51 = 1,308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.82x = 3,252.51 × 1,308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.82x = 4,257,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,129.03/2,356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.30

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