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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.79, 3,526.80 and 1,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.79, 3,526.80 and 1,255.09 is: 1,883.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.79 : 3,526.80 = 1,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.79/3,526.80 = 1,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.79x = 3,526.80 × 1,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.79x = 4,426,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,451.41/2,349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.76

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