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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.32, 3,255.93 and 1,364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.32, 3,255.93 and 1,364.91 is: 1,883.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.32 : 3,255.93 = 1,364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.32/3,255.93 = 1,364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.32x = 3,255.93 × 1,364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.32x = 4,444,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,051.42/2,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.62

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