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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.09, 3,249.47 and 1,360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.09, 3,249.47 and 1,360.18 is: 1,876.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.09 : 3,249.47 = 1,360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.09/3,249.47 = 1,360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.09x = 3,249.47 × 1,360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.09x = 4,419,864.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,864.10/2,355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.73

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