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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.28, 3,250.53 and 1,559.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.28, 3,250.53 and 1,559.41 is: 2,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.28 : 3,250.53 = 1,559.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.28/3,250.53 = 1,559.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.28x = 3,250.53 × 1,559.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.28x = 5,068,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,900.86/2,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.23

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