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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.78, 3,245.49 and 1,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.78, 3,245.49 and 1,289.52 is: 1,779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.78 : 3,245.49 = 1,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.78/3,245.49 = 1,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.78x = 3,245.49 × 1,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.78x = 4,185,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,124.26/2,351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.56

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