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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.67, 3,255.15 and 1,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.67, 3,255.15 and 1,363.96 is: 1,882.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.67 : 3,255.15 = 1,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.67/3,255.15 = 1,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.67x = 3,255.15 × 1,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.67x = 4,439,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,887.57/2,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.37

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