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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.84, 3,254.38 and 1,363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.84, 3,254.38 and 1,363.37 is: 1,881.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.84 : 3,254.38 = 1,363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.84/3,254.38 = 1,363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.84x = 3,254.38 × 1,363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.84x = 4,436,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,904.38/2,357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.76

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