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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.57, 3,249 and 1,877.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.57, 3,249 and 1,877.23 is: 2,590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.57 : 3,249 = 1,877.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.57/3,249 = 1,877.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.57x = 3,249 × 1,877.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.57x = 6,099,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,099,124.33/2,354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.33

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