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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.74, 3,252.14 and 1,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.74, 3,252.14 and 1,361.24 is: 1,878.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.74 : 3,252.14 = 1,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.74/3,252.14 = 1,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.74x = 3,252.14 × 1,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.74x = 4,426,943.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,943.05/2,356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.42

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