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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.92, 3,246.28 and 1,358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.92, 3,246.28 and 1,358.07 is: 1,873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.92 : 3,246.28 = 1,358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.92/3,246.28 = 1,358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.92x = 3,246.28 × 1,358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.92x = 4,408,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,659.91/2,352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.70

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