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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.35, 3,249.59 and 1,360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.35, 3,249.59 and 1,360.27 is: 1,876.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.35 : 3,249.59 = 1,360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.35/3,249.59 = 1,360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.35x = 3,249.59 × 1,360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.35x = 4,420,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,319.39/2,355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.71

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