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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.20, 3,252.92 and 1,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.20, 3,252.92 and 1,362.48 is: 1,880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.20 : 3,252.92 = 1,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.20/3,252.92 = 1,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.20x = 3,252.92 × 1,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.20x = 4,432,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,038.44/2,357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.21

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