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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.80, 3,252.72 and 1,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.80, 3,252.72 and 1,362.32 is: 1,880.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.80 : 3,252.72 = 1,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.80/3,252.72 = 1,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.80x = 3,252.72 × 1,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.80x = 4,431,245.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,245.51/2,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.20

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