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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.26, 3,256.16 and 1,365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.26, 3,256.16 and 1,365.14 is: 1,884.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.26 : 3,256.16 = 1,365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.26/3,256.16 = 1,365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.26x = 3,256.16 × 1,365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.26x = 4,445,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,115.58/2,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.11

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