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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.19, 3,252.96 and 1,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.19, 3,252.96 and 1,362.56 is: 1,880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.19 : 3,252.96 = 1,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.19/3,252.96 = 1,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.19x = 3,252.96 × 1,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.19x = 4,432,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,336.91/2,357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.35

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