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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.44, 3,249.24 and 1,359.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.44, 3,249.24 and 1,359.85 is: 1,876.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.44 : 3,249.24 = 1,359.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.44/3,249.24 = 1,359.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.44x = 3,249.24 × 1,359.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.44x = 4,418,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,479.01/2,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.66

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