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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.92, 3,253.62 and 1,363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.92, 3,253.62 and 1,363.06 is: 1,880.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.92 : 3,253.62 = 1,363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.92/3,253.62 = 1,363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.92x = 3,253.62 × 1,363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.92x = 4,434,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,879.28/2,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.84

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