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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.95, 3,253.07 and 1,362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.95, 3,253.07 and 1,362.09 is: 1,879.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.95 : 3,253.07 = 1,362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.95/3,253.07 = 1,362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.95x = 3,253.07 × 1,362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.95x = 4,430,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,965.98/2,356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.96

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