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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.71, 3,255.92 and 1,364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.71, 3,255.92 and 1,364.63 is: 1,882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.71 : 3,255.92 = 1,364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.71/3,255.92 = 1,364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.71x = 3,255.92 × 1,364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.71x = 4,443,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,103.01/2,359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.90

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