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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.31, 3,256.86 and 1,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.31, 3,256.86 and 1,365.68 is: 1,884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.31 : 3,256.86 = 1,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.31/3,256.86 = 1,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.31x = 3,256.86 × 1,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.31x = 4,447,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,815.83/2,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.42

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