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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.44, 3,256.65 and 1,365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.44, 3,256.65 and 1,365.34 is: 1,883.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.44 : 3,256.65 = 1,365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.44/3,256.65 = 1,365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.44x = 3,256.65 × 1,365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.44x = 4,446,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,434.51/2,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.73

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