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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.16, 3,528.42 and 1,492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.16, 3,528.42 and 1,492.12 is: 2,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.16 : 3,528.42 = 1,492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.16/3,528.42 = 1,492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.16x = 3,528.42 × 1,492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.16x = 5,264,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264,826.05/2,352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.29

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