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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.55, 3,246.93 and 1,857.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.55, 3,246.93 and 1,857.37 is: 2,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.55 : 3,246.93 = 1,857.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.55/3,246.93 = 1,857.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.55x = 3,246.93 × 1,857.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.55x = 6,030,750.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030,750.37/2,355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.23

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