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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.26, 3,248.95 and 1,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.26, 3,248.95 and 1,292.08 is: 1,783.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.26 : 3,248.95 = 1,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.26/3,248.95 = 1,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.26x = 3,248.95 × 1,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.26x = 4,197,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,903.32/2,354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.11

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