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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.75, 3,250.94 and 1,361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.75, 3,250.94 and 1,361.19 is: 1,878.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.75 : 3,250.94 = 1,361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.75/3,250.94 = 1,361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.75x = 3,250.94 × 1,361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.75x = 4,425,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,140.21/2,355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.44

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