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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.47, 3,250.71 and 1,360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.47, 3,250.71 and 1,360.79 is: 1,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.47 : 3,250.71 = 1,360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.47/3,250.71 = 1,360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.47x = 3,250.71 × 1,360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.47x = 4,423,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,526.86/2,355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.98

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