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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.29, 3,523.05 and 1,252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.29, 3,523.05 and 1,252.59 is: 1,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.29 : 3,523.05 = 1,252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.29/3,523.05 = 1,252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.29x = 3,523.05 × 1,252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.29x = 4,412,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,937.20/2,347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.01

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