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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.65, 3,252.33 and 1,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.65, 3,252.33 and 1,362.24 is: 1,879.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.65 : 3,252.33 = 1,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.65/3,252.33 = 1,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.65x = 3,252.33 × 1,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.65x = 4,430,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,454.02/2,356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.98

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