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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.71, 3,254.94 and 1,364.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.71, 3,254.94 and 1,364.03 is: 1,882.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.71 : 3,254.94 = 1,364.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.71/3,254.94 = 1,364.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.71x = 3,254.94 × 1,364.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.71x = 4,439,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,819.53/2,358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.31

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