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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.48, 3,252.93 and 1,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.48, 3,252.93 and 1,362.88 is: 1,880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.48 : 3,252.93 = 1,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.48/3,252.93 = 1,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.48x = 3,252.93 × 1,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.48x = 4,433,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,353.24/2,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.55

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