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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.70, 3,249.37 and 1,360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.70, 3,249.37 and 1,360.30 is: 1,877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.70 : 3,249.37 = 1,360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.70/3,249.37 = 1,360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.70x = 3,249.37 × 1,360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.70x = 4,420,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,118.01/2,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.15

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