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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.16, 3,255.36 and 1,364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.16, 3,255.36 and 1,364.48 is: 1,882.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.16 : 3,255.36 = 1,364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.16/3,255.36 = 1,364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.16x = 3,255.36 × 1,364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.16x = 4,441,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,873.61/2,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.82

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