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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.61, 3,246.43 and 1,357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.61, 3,246.43 and 1,357.93 is: 1,873.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.61 : 3,246.43 = 1,357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.61/3,246.43 = 1,357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.61x = 3,246.43 × 1,357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.61x = 4,408,424.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,424.69/2,352.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.84

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