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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.04, 3,252.74 and 1,309.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.04, 3,252.74 and 1,309.17 is: 1,806.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.04 : 3,252.74 = 1,309.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.04/3,252.74 = 1,309.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.04x = 3,252.74 × 1,309.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.04x = 4,258,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,389.63/2,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.67

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