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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408, 3,323.04 and 1,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408, 3,323.04 and 1,304 is: 1,799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408 : 3,323.04 = 1,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408/3,323.04 = 1,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408x = 3,323.04 × 1,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408x = 4,333,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,244.16/2,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.52

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