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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.24, 3,252.62 and 1,309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.24, 3,252.62 and 1,309.30 is: 1,806.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.24 : 3,252.62 = 1,309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.24/3,252.62 = 1,309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.24x = 3,252.62 × 1,309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.24x = 4,258,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,655.37/2,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.63

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