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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.47, 3,246.39 and 1,357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.47, 3,246.39 and 1,357.73 is: 1,873.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.47 : 3,246.39 = 1,357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.47/3,246.39 = 1,357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.47x = 3,246.39 × 1,357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.47x = 4,407,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,704.86/2,352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.65

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