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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.03, 3,250.36 and 1,360.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.03, 3,250.36 and 1,360.17 is: 1,877.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.03 : 3,250.36 = 1,360.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.03/3,250.36 = 1,360.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.03x = 3,250.36 × 1,360.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.03x = 4,421,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,042.16/2,355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.28

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