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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.77, 3,253.81 and 1,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.77, 3,253.81 and 1,363.36 is: 1,881.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.77 : 3,253.81 = 1,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.77/3,253.81 = 1,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.77x = 3,253.81 × 1,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.77x = 4,436,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,124.24/2,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.49

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