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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.56, 3,246.68 and 1,358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.56, 3,246.68 and 1,358.02 is: 1,874.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.56 : 3,246.68 = 1,358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.56/3,246.68 = 1,358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.56x = 3,246.68 × 1,358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.56x = 4,409,056.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,056.37/2,352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.15

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