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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.52, 3,528.90 and 1,257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.52, 3,528.90 and 1,257.24 is: 1,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.52 : 3,528.90 = 1,257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.52/3,528.90 = 1,257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.52x = 3,528.90 × 1,257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.52x = 4,436,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,674.24/2,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.32

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