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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.75, 3,248.66 and 1,359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.75, 3,248.66 and 1,359.66 is: 1,875.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.75 : 3,248.66 = 1,359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.75/3,248.66 = 1,359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.75x = 3,248.66 × 1,359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.75x = 4,417,076.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,076.45/2,354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.82

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