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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.90, 3,247.43 and 1,358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.90, 3,247.43 and 1,358.04 is: 1,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.90 : 3,247.43 = 1,358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.90/3,247.43 = 1,358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.90x = 3,247.43 × 1,358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.90x = 4,410,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,133.05/2,352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.34

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