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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.92, 3,248.31 and 1,291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.92, 3,248.31 and 1,291.74 is: 1,782.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.92 : 3,248.31 = 1,291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.92/3,248.31 = 1,291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.92x = 3,248.31 × 1,291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.92x = 4,195,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,971.96/2,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.55

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