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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.03, 3,527.58 and 1,241.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.03, 3,527.58 and 1,241.67 is: 1,862.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.03 : 3,527.58 = 1,241.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.03/3,527.58 = 1,241.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.03x = 3,527.58 × 1,241.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.03x = 4,380,090.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,090.26/2,352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.26

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