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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.89, 3,523.23 and 1,252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.89, 3,523.23 and 1,252.89 is: 1,877.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.89 : 3,523.23 = 1,252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.89/3,523.23 = 1,252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.89x = 3,523.23 × 1,252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.89x = 4,414,219.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,219.63/2,350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.68

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