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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.04, 3,250.63 and 1,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.04, 3,250.63 and 1,360.96 is: 1,877.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.04 : 3,250.63 = 1,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.04/3,250.63 = 1,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.04x = 3,250.63 × 1,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.04x = 4,423,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,977.40/2,356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.72

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