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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.62, 3,246.95 and 1,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.62, 3,246.95 and 1,358.24 is: 1,874.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.62 : 3,246.95 = 1,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.62/3,246.95 = 1,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.62x = 3,246.95 × 1,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.62x = 4,410,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,114.34/2,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.56

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