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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.42, 3,253.91 and 1,363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.42, 3,253.91 and 1,363.33 is: 1,880.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.42 : 3,253.91 = 1,363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.42/3,253.91 = 1,363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.42x = 3,253.91 × 1,363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.42x = 4,436,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,150.37/2,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.99

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