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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.22, 3,251.55 and 1,361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.22, 3,251.55 and 1,361.49 is: 1,878.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.22 : 3,251.55 = 1,361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.22/3,251.55 = 1,361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.22x = 3,251.55 × 1,361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.22x = 4,426,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,952.81/2,356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.84

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