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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.72, 3,263.60 and 1,356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.72, 3,263.60 and 1,356.79 is: 1,872.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.72 : 3,263.60 = 1,356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.72/3,263.60 = 1,356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.72x = 3,263.60 × 1,356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.72x = 4,428,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,013.06/2,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.54

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