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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.26, 3,248.21 and 1,855.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.26, 3,248.21 and 1,855.35 is: 2,559.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.26 : 3,248.21 = 1,855.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.26/3,248.21 = 1,855.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.26x = 3,248.21 × 1,855.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.26x = 6,026,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,026,566.42/2,354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.86

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