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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.37, 3,246.22 and 1,357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.37, 3,246.22 and 1,357.58 is: 1,873.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.37 : 3,246.22 = 1,357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.37/3,246.22 = 1,357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.37x = 3,246.22 × 1,357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.37x = 4,407,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,003.35/2,352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.43

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