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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.02, 3,255.42 and 1,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.02, 3,255.42 and 1,364.28 is: 1,882.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.02 : 3,255.42 = 1,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.02/3,255.42 = 1,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.02x = 3,255.42 × 1,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.02x = 4,441,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,304.40/2,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.69

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