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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.91, 3,245.08 and 1,795.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.91, 3,245.08 and 1,795.58 is: 2,472.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.91 : 3,245.08 = 1,795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.91/3,245.08 = 1,795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.91x = 3,245.08 × 1,795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.91x = 5,826,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,775.54/2,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.21

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