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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.74, 3,526.72 and 1,254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.74, 3,526.72 and 1,254.81 is: 1,882.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.74 : 3,526.72 = 1,254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.74/3,526.72 = 1,254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.74x = 3,526.72 × 1,254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.74x = 4,425,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,363.52/2,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.54

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