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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.26, 3,248.72 and 1,359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.26, 3,248.72 and 1,359.46 is: 1,875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.26 : 3,248.72 = 1,359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.26/3,248.72 = 1,359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.26x = 3,248.72 × 1,359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.26x = 4,416,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,504.89/2,354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.96

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