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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.89, 3,250.88 and 1,361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.89, 3,250.88 and 1,361.49 is: 1,878.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.89 : 3,250.88 = 1,361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.89/3,250.88 = 1,361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.89x = 3,250.88 × 1,361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.89x = 4,426,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,034.38/2,355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.71

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