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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.56, 3,247.62 and 1,793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.56, 3,247.62 and 1,793.12 is: 2,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.56 : 3,247.62 = 1,793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.56/3,247.62 = 1,793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.56x = 3,247.62 × 1,793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.56x = 5,823,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,823,372.37/2,352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.33

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