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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.83, 3,531.92 and 1,367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.83, 3,531.92 and 1,367.13 is: 2,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.83 : 3,531.92 = 1,367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.83/3,531.92 = 1,367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.83x = 3,531.92 × 1,367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.83x = 4,828,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,588.02/2,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.63

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