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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.06, 3,252.68 and 1,309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.06, 3,252.68 and 1,309.12 is: 1,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.06 : 3,252.68 = 1,309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.06/3,252.68 = 1,309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.06x = 3,252.68 × 1,309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.06x = 4,258,138.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,138.67/2,357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.55

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