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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.07, 3,252.45 and 1,413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.07, 3,252.45 and 1,413.03 is: 1,949.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.07 : 3,252.45 = 1,413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.07/3,252.45 = 1,413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.07x = 3,252.45 × 1,413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.07x = 4,595,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,809.42/2,357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.80

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