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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.82, 3,251.55 and 1,425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.82, 3,251.55 and 1,425.58 is: 1,967.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.82 : 3,251.55 = 1,425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.82/3,251.55 = 1,425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.82x = 3,251.55 × 1,425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.82x = 4,635,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,344.65/2,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.61

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