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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.88, 3,254.99 and 1,364.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.88, 3,254.99 and 1,364.01 is: 1,882.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.88 : 3,254.99 = 1,364.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.88/3,254.99 = 1,364.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.88x = 3,254.99 × 1,364.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.88x = 4,439,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,838.91/2,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.18

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