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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.92, 3,253.88 and 1,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.92, 3,253.88 and 1,309.96 is: 1,807.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.92 : 3,253.88 = 1,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.92/3,253.88 = 1,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.92x = 3,253.88 × 1,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.92x = 4,262,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,452.64/2,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.72

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