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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.03, 3,245.25 and 1,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.03, 3,245.25 and 1,795.70 is: 2,472.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.03 : 3,245.25 = 1,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.03/3,245.25 = 1,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.03x = 3,245.25 × 1,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.03x = 5,827,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,827,495.43/2,357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.39

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