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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.26, 3,255.60 and 1,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.26, 3,255.60 and 1,363.88 is: 1,882.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.26 : 3,255.60 = 1,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.26/3,255.60 = 1,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.26x = 3,255.60 × 1,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.26x = 4,440,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,231.45/2,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.04

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