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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.92, 3,259.53 and 1,299.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.92, 3,259.53 and 1,299.81 is: 1,793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.92 : 3,259.53 = 1,299.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.92/3,259.53 = 1,299.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.92x = 3,259.53 × 1,299.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.92x = 4,236,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,769.69/2,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.79

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