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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.92, 3,252.24 and 1,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.92, 3,252.24 and 1,362.06 is: 1,879.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.92 : 3,252.24 = 1,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.92/3,252.24 = 1,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.92x = 3,252.24 × 1,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.92x = 4,429,746.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,746.01/2,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.46

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