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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.80, 3,528.44 and 1,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.80, 3,528.44 and 1,256.52 is: 1,884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.80 : 3,528.44 = 1,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.80/3,528.44 = 1,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.80x = 3,528.44 × 1,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.80x = 4,433,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,555.43/2,352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.37

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