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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.92, 3,247.02 and 1,290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.92, 3,247.02 and 1,290.74 is: 1,781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.92 : 3,247.02 = 1,290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.92/3,247.02 = 1,290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.92x = 3,247.02 × 1,290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.92x = 4,191,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,042.36/2,352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.21

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