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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.16, 3,249.02 and 1,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.16, 3,249.02 and 1,359.72 is: 1,876.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.16 : 3,249.02 = 1,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.16/3,249.02 = 1,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.16x = 3,249.02 × 1,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.16x = 4,417,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,757.47/2,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.57

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