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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.87, 3,246.92 and 1,290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.87, 3,246.92 and 1,290.66 is: 1,781.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.87 : 3,246.92 = 1,290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.87/3,246.92 = 1,290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.87x = 3,246.92 × 1,290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.87x = 4,190,669.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,669.77/2,352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.09

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