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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.70, 3,246.31 and 1,357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.70, 3,246.31 and 1,357.62 is: 1,873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.70 : 3,246.31 = 1,357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.70/3,246.31 = 1,357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.70x = 3,246.31 × 1,357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.70x = 4,407,255.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,255.38/2,352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.28

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