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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.67, 3,252.06 and 1,361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.67, 3,252.06 and 1,361.74 is: 1,879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.67 : 3,252.06 = 1,361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.67/3,252.06 = 1,361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.67x = 3,252.06 × 1,361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.67x = 4,428,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,450.92/2,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.11

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