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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.68, 3,523.99 and 1,252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.68, 3,523.99 and 1,252.75 is: 1,879.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.68 : 3,523.99 = 1,252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.68/3,523.99 = 1,252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.68x = 3,523.99 × 1,252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.68x = 4,414,678.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,678.47/2,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.64

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