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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.88, 3,252.45 and 1,294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.88, 3,252.45 and 1,294.67 is: 1,786.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.88 : 3,252.45 = 1,294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.88/3,252.45 = 1,294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.88x = 3,252.45 × 1,294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.88x = 4,210,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,849.44/2,356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.62

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