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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.56, 3,528.96 and 1,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.56, 3,528.96 and 1,256.44 is: 1,885.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.56 : 3,528.96 = 1,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.56/3,528.96 = 1,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.56x = 3,528.96 × 1,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.56x = 4,433,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,926.50/2,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.53

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