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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.52, 3,256.06 and 1,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.52, 3,256.06 and 1,364.70 is: 1,883.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.52 : 3,256.06 = 1,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.52/3,256.06 = 1,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.52x = 3,256.06 × 1,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.52x = 4,443,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,545.08/2,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.24

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