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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.32, 3,249.36 and 1,359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.32, 3,249.36 and 1,359.89 is: 1,876.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.32 : 3,249.36 = 1,359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.32/3,249.36 = 1,359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.32x = 3,249.36 × 1,359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.32x = 4,418,772.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,772.17/2,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.08

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