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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.67, 3,256.31 and 1,364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.67, 3,256.31 and 1,364.93 is: 1,883.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.67 : 3,256.31 = 1,364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.67/3,256.31 = 1,364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.67x = 3,256.31 × 1,364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.67x = 4,444,627.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,627.31/2,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.58

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