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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.70, 3,248.26 and 1,359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.70, 3,248.26 and 1,359.06 is: 1,875.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.70 : 3,248.26 = 1,359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.70/3,248.26 = 1,359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.70x = 3,248.26 × 1,359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.70x = 4,414,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,580.24/2,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.59

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