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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.99, 3,250.83 and 1,360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.99, 3,250.83 and 1,360.90 is: 1,877.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.99 : 3,250.83 = 1,360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.99/3,250.83 = 1,360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.99x = 3,250.83 × 1,360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.99x = 4,424,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,054.55/2,355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.79

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