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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.18, 3,252.85 and 1,309.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.18, 3,252.85 and 1,309.25 is: 1,806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.18 : 3,252.85 = 1,309.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.18/3,252.85 = 1,309.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.18x = 3,252.85 × 1,309.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.18x = 4,258,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,777.60/2,357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.73

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