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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.99, 3,537.55 and 1,264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.99, 3,537.55 and 1,264.06 is: 1,894.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.99 : 3,537.55 = 1,264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.99/3,537.55 = 1,264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.99x = 3,537.55 × 1,264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.99x = 4,471,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,675.45/2,359.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.79

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