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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.61, 3,249.19 and 1,359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.61, 3,249.19 and 1,359.93 is: 1,876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.61 : 3,249.19 = 1,359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.61/3,249.19 = 1,359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.61x = 3,249.19 × 1,359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.61x = 4,418,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,670.96/2,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.60

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