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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.96, 3,256.27 and 1,364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.96, 3,256.27 and 1,364.87 is: 1,883.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.96 : 3,256.27 = 1,364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.96/3,256.27 = 1,364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.96x = 3,256.27 × 1,364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.96x = 4,444,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,378.41/2,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.25

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