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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.30, 3,252.84 and 1,309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.30, 3,252.84 and 1,309.26 is: 1,806.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.30 : 3,252.84 = 1,309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.30/3,252.84 = 1,309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.30x = 3,252.84 × 1,309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.30x = 4,258,813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,813.30/2,357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.65

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