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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.93, 3,251.77 and 1,361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.93, 3,251.77 and 1,361.83 is: 1,879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.93 : 3,251.77 = 1,361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.93/3,251.77 = 1,361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.93x = 3,251.77 × 1,361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.93x = 4,428,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,346.41/2,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.66

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