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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.58, 3,249.32 and 1,359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.58, 3,249.32 and 1,359.83 is: 1,876.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.58 : 3,249.32 = 1,359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.58/3,249.32 = 1,359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.58x = 3,249.32 × 1,359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.58x = 4,418,524.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,524.14/2,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.57

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