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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.52, 3,246.24 and 1,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.52, 3,246.24 and 1,358.12 is: 1,874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.52 : 3,246.24 = 1,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.52/3,246.24 = 1,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.52x = 3,246.24 × 1,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.52x = 4,408,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,773.32/2,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.06

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