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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.23, 3,255.83 and 1,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.23, 3,255.83 and 1,364.82 is: 1,883.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.23 : 3,255.83 = 1,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.23/3,255.83 = 1,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.23x = 3,255.83 × 1,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.23x = 4,443,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,621.90/2,359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.51

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