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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.18, 3,250.73 and 1,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.18, 3,250.73 and 1,361.08 is: 1,878.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.18 : 3,250.73 = 1,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.18/3,250.73 = 1,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.18x = 3,250.73 × 1,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.18x = 4,424,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,501.91/2,355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.63

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