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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.76, 3,255.38 and 1,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.76, 3,255.38 and 1,363.84 is: 1,882.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.76 : 3,255.38 = 1,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.76/3,255.38 = 1,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.76x = 3,255.38 × 1,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.76x = 4,439,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,829.78/2,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.28

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