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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.88, 3,259.95 and 1,367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.88, 3,259.95 and 1,367.74 is: 1,887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.88 : 3,259.95 = 1,367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.88/3,259.95 = 1,367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.88x = 3,259.95 × 1,367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.88x = 4,458,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,757.17/2,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.80

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