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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.03, 3,243.87 and 1,794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.03, 3,243.87 and 1,794.70 is: 2,471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.03 : 3,243.87 = 1,794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.03/3,243.87 = 1,794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.03x = 3,243.87 × 1,794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.03x = 5,821,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,821,765.38/2,356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.01

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