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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.97, 3,252.68 and 1,412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.97, 3,252.68 and 1,412.43 is: 1,949.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.97 : 3,252.68 = 1,412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.97/3,252.68 = 1,412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.97x = 3,252.68 × 1,412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.97x = 4,594,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,175.75/2,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.19

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