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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.69, 3,246.75 and 1,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.69, 3,246.75 and 1,358.06 is: 1,874.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.69 : 3,246.75 = 1,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.69/3,246.75 = 1,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.69x = 3,246.75 × 1,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.69x = 4,409,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,265.07/2,352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.14

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