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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.97, 3,249.48 and 1,360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.97, 3,249.48 and 1,360.38 is: 1,877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.97 : 3,249.48 = 1,360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.97/3,249.48 = 1,360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.97x = 3,249.48 × 1,360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.97x = 4,420,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,527.60/2,354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.11

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