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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.67, 3,256.53 and 1,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.67, 3,256.53 and 1,364.96 is: 1,883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.67 : 3,256.53 = 1,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.67/3,256.53 = 1,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.67x = 3,256.53 × 1,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.67x = 4,445,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,033.19/2,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.75

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