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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.76, 3,528.41 and 1,255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.76, 3,528.41 and 1,255.89 is: 1,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.76 : 3,528.41 = 1,255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.76/3,528.41 = 1,255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.76x = 3,528.41 × 1,255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.76x = 4,431,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,289.00/2,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.05

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