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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.79, 3,529.80 and 1,257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.79, 3,529.80 and 1,257.09 is: 1,886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.79 : 3,529.80 = 1,257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.79/3,529.80 = 1,257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.79x = 3,529.80 × 1,257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.79x = 4,437,276.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,276.28/2,351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.77

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