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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.35, 3,527.56 and 1,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.35, 3,527.56 and 1,256.52 is: 1,884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.35 : 3,527.56 = 1,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.35/3,527.56 = 1,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.35x = 3,527.56 × 1,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.35x = 4,432,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,464.49/2,352.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.27

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