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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.08, 3,532.91 and 1,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.08, 3,532.91 and 1,246.10 is: 1,868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.08 : 3,532.91 = 1,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.08/3,532.91 = 1,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.08x = 3,532.91 × 1,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.08x = 4,402,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,335.26/2,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.50

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