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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.94, 3,246.81 and 1,358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.94, 3,246.81 and 1,358.14 is: 1,874.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.94 : 3,246.81 = 1,358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.94/3,246.81 = 1,358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.94x = 3,246.81 × 1,358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.94x = 4,409,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,622.53/2,352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.09

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