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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.42, 3,529.54 and 1,741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.42, 3,529.54 and 1,741.28 is: 2,612.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.42 : 3,529.54 = 1,741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.42/3,529.54 = 1,741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.42x = 3,529.54 × 1,741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.42x = 6,145,917.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,145,917.41/2,352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.59

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