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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.02, 3,248.31 and 1,359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.02, 3,248.31 and 1,359.62 is: 1,876.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.02 : 3,248.31 = 1,359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.02/3,248.31 = 1,359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.02x = 3,248.31 × 1,359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.02x = 4,416,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,467.24/2,354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.14

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