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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.04, 3,255.44 and 1,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.04, 3,255.44 and 1,364.24 is: 1,882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.04 : 3,255.44 = 1,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.04/3,255.44 = 1,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.04x = 3,255.44 × 1,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.04x = 4,441,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,201.47/2,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.63

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