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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.76, 3,246.40 and 1,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.76, 3,246.40 and 1,357.96 is: 1,873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.76 : 3,246.40 = 1,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.76/3,246.40 = 1,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.76x = 3,246.40 × 1,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.76x = 4,408,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,481.34/2,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.75

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