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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.83, 3,252.47 and 1,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.83, 3,252.47 and 1,362.08 is: 1,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.83 : 3,252.47 = 1,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.83/3,252.47 = 1,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.83x = 3,252.47 × 1,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.83x = 4,430,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,125.66/2,356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.70

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