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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.46, 3,249.06 and 1,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.46, 3,249.06 and 1,359.60 is: 1,876.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.46 : 3,249.06 = 1,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.46/3,249.06 = 1,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.46x = 3,249.06 × 1,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.46x = 4,417,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,421.98/2,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.19

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