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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.33, 3,254.31 and 1,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.33, 3,254.31 and 1,362.93 is: 1,880.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.33 : 3,254.31 = 1,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.33/3,254.31 = 1,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.33x = 3,254.31 × 1,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.33x = 4,435,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,396.73/2,358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.74

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