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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.16, 3,252.96 and 1,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.16, 3,252.96 and 1,294.96 is: 1,787.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.16 : 3,252.96 = 1,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.16/3,252.96 = 1,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.16x = 3,252.96 × 1,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.16x = 4,212,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,453.08/2,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.09

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