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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.97, 3,253.59 and 1,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.97, 3,253.59 and 1,363.25 is: 1,881.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.97 : 3,253.59 = 1,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.97/3,253.59 = 1,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.97x = 3,253.59 × 1,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.97x = 4,435,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,440.30/2,357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.04

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