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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.77, 3,252.65 and 1,425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.77, 3,252.65 and 1,425.27 is: 1,967.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.77 : 3,252.65 = 1,425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.77/3,252.65 = 1,425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.77x = 3,252.65 × 1,425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.77x = 4,635,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,897.34/2,356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.06

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