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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.39, 3,249.08 and 1,360.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.39, 3,249.08 and 1,360.49 is: 1,876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.39 : 3,249.08 = 1,360.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.39/3,249.08 = 1,360.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.39x = 3,249.08 × 1,360.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.39x = 4,420,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,317.80/2,355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.68

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