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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.34, 3,249.82 and 1,360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.34, 3,249.82 and 1,360.43 is: 1,877.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.34 : 3,249.82 = 1,360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.34/3,249.82 = 1,360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.34x = 3,249.82 × 1,360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.34x = 4,421,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,152.62/2,355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.08

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