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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.67, 3,251.26 and 1,412.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.67, 3,251.26 and 1,412.49 is: 1,948.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.67 : 3,251.26 = 1,412.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.67/3,251.26 = 1,412.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.67x = 3,251.26 × 1,412.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.67x = 4,592,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,371.88/2,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.67

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