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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.56, 3,247.14 and 1,357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.56, 3,247.14 and 1,357.94 is: 1,874.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.56 : 3,247.14 = 1,357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.56/3,247.14 = 1,357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.56x = 3,247.14 × 1,357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.56x = 4,409,421.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,421.29/2,352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.31

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