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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.76, 3,256.19 and 1,297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.76, 3,256.19 and 1,297.35 is: 1,790.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.76 : 3,256.19 = 1,297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.76/3,256.19 = 1,297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.76x = 3,256.19 × 1,297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.76x = 4,224,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,422.99/2,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.19

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