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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.70, 3,244.98 and 1,512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.70, 3,244.98 and 1,512.82 is: 2,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.70 : 3,244.98 = 1,512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.70/3,244.98 = 1,512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.70x = 3,244.98 × 1,512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.70x = 4,909,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,070.64/2,352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.57

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