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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.04, 3,251.63 and 1,411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.04, 3,251.63 and 1,411.82 is: 1,948.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.04 : 3,251.63 = 1,411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.04/3,251.63 = 1,411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.04x = 3,251.63 × 1,411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.04x = 4,590,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,692.95/2,356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.48

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