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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.36, 3,249.36 and 1,359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.36, 3,249.36 and 1,359.87 is: 1,876.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.36 : 3,249.36 = 1,359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.36/3,249.36 = 1,359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.36x = 3,249.36 × 1,359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.36x = 4,418,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,707.18/2,355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.02

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