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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.85, 3,256.39 and 1,365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.85, 3,256.39 and 1,365.19 is: 1,883.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.85 : 3,256.39 = 1,365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.85/3,256.39 = 1,365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.85x = 3,256.39 × 1,365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.85x = 4,445,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,579.51/2,359.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.84

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