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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.91, 3,257.15 and 1,365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.91, 3,257.15 and 1,365.14 is: 1,884.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.91 : 3,257.15 = 1,365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.91/3,257.15 = 1,365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.91x = 3,257.15 × 1,365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.91x = 4,446,465.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,465.75/2,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.17

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