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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.33, 3,533.28 and 1,246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.33, 3,533.28 and 1,246.35 is: 1,868.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.33 : 3,533.28 = 1,246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.33/3,533.28 = 1,246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.33x = 3,533.28 × 1,246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.33x = 4,403,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,703.53/2,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.88

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