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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.46, 3,256.95 and 1,365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.46, 3,256.95 and 1,365.37 is: 1,883.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.46 : 3,256.95 = 1,365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.46/3,256.95 = 1,365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.46x = 3,256.95 × 1,365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.46x = 4,446,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,941.82/2,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.93

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