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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.27, 3,247.96 and 1,359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.27, 3,247.96 and 1,359.35 is: 1,875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.27 : 3,247.96 = 1,359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.27/3,247.96 = 1,359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.27x = 3,247.96 × 1,359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.27x = 4,415,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,109.52/2,354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.37

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