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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.62, 3,245.57 and 1,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.62, 3,245.57 and 1,357.24 is: 1,873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.62 : 3,245.57 = 1,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.62/3,245.57 = 1,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.62x = 3,245.57 × 1,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.62x = 4,404,994.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,994.41/2,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.18

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