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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.76, 3,526.56 and 1,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.76, 3,526.56 and 1,381.44 is: 2,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.76 : 3,526.56 = 1,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.76/3,526.56 = 1,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.76x = 3,526.56 × 1,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.76x = 4,871,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,731.05/2,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.25

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