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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.86, 3,250.86 and 1,293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.86, 3,250.86 and 1,293.57 is: 1,785.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.86 : 3,250.86 = 1,293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.86/3,250.86 = 1,293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.86x = 3,250.86 × 1,293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.86x = 4,205,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,214.97/2,355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.01

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