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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.92, 3,248.02 and 1,359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.92, 3,248.02 and 1,359.16 is: 1,875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.92 : 3,248.02 = 1,359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.92/3,248.02 = 1,359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.92x = 3,248.02 × 1,359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.92x = 4,414,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,578.86/2,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.42

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