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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.07, 3,527.38 and 1,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.07, 3,527.38 and 1,255.20 is: 1,884.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.07 : 3,527.38 = 1,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.07/3,527.38 = 1,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.07x = 3,527.38 × 1,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.07x = 4,427,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,567.38/2,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.02

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