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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.49, 3,253.48 and 1,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.49, 3,253.48 and 1,363.12 is: 1,881.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.49 : 3,253.48 = 1,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.49/3,253.48 = 1,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.49x = 3,253.48 × 1,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.49x = 4,434,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,883.66/2,357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.19

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