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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.38, 3,254.30 and 1,363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.38, 3,254.30 and 1,363.51 is: 1,881.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.38 : 3,254.30 = 1,363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.38/3,254.30 = 1,363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.38x = 3,254.30 × 1,363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.38x = 4,437,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,257.73/2,358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.49

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