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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.56, 3,259.36 and 1,367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.56, 3,259.36 and 1,367.45 is: 1,887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.56 : 3,259.36 = 1,367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.56/3,259.36 = 1,367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.56x = 3,259.36 × 1,367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.56x = 4,457,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,011.83/2,361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.32

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