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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.56, 3,248.06 and 1,359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.56, 3,248.06 and 1,359.02 is: 1,875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.56 : 3,248.06 = 1,359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.56/3,248.06 = 1,359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.56x = 3,248.06 × 1,359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.56x = 4,414,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,178.50/2,353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.53

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