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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.30, 3,250.72 and 1,794.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.30, 3,250.72 and 1,794.88 is: 2,477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.30 : 3,250.72 = 1,794.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.30/3,250.72 = 1,794.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.30x = 3,250.72 × 1,794.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.30x = 5,834,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,652.31/2,355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.24

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