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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.56, 3,252.21 and 1,362.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.56, 3,252.21 and 1,362.03 is: 1,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.56 : 3,252.21 = 1,362.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.56/3,252.21 = 1,362.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.56x = 3,252.21 × 1,362.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.56x = 4,429,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,607.59/2,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.69

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