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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.87, 3,246.80 and 1,357.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.87, 3,246.80 and 1,357.97 is: 1,873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.87 : 3,246.80 = 1,357.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.87/3,246.80 = 1,357.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.87x = 3,246.80 × 1,357.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.87x = 4,409,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,033.97/2,352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.90

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