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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.37, 3,251.56 and 1,412.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.37, 3,251.56 and 1,412.15 is: 1,948.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.37 : 3,251.56 = 1,412.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.37/3,251.56 = 1,412.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.37x = 3,251.56 × 1,412.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.37x = 4,591,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,670.67/2,356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.62

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