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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.14, 3,256.74 and 1,365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.14, 3,256.74 and 1,365.22 is: 1,883.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.14 : 3,256.74 = 1,365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.14/3,256.74 = 1,365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.14x = 3,256.74 × 1,365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.14x = 4,446,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,164.89/2,360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.86

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