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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.93, 3,252.82 and 1,348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.93, 3,252.82 and 1,348.73 is: 1,861.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.93 : 3,252.82 = 1,348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.93/3,252.82 = 1,348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.93x = 3,252.82 × 1,348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.93x = 4,387,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,175.92/2,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.39

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