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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.71, 3,253.51 and 1,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.71, 3,253.51 and 1,363.30 is: 1,881.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.71 : 3,253.51 = 1,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.71/3,253.51 = 1,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.71x = 3,253.51 × 1,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.71x = 4,435,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,510.18/2,357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.28

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