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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.88, 3,256.80 and 1,365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.88, 3,256.80 and 1,365.40 is: 1,884.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.88 : 3,256.80 = 1,365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.88/3,256.80 = 1,365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.88x = 3,256.80 × 1,365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.88x = 4,446,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,834.72/2,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.35

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