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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.74, 3,246.62 and 1,357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.74, 3,246.62 and 1,357.25 is: 1,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.74 : 3,246.62 = 1,357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.74/3,246.62 = 1,357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.74x = 3,246.62 × 1,357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.74x = 4,406,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,451.98/2,352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.91

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