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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.12, 3,252.04 and 1,361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.12, 3,252.04 and 1,361.98 is: 1,879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.12 : 3,252.04 = 1,361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.12/3,252.04 = 1,361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.12x = 3,252.04 × 1,361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.12x = 4,429,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,213.44/2,356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.88

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