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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.07, 3,252.75 and 1,798.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.07, 3,252.75 and 1,798.17 is: 2,481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.07 : 3,252.75 = 1,798.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.07/3,252.75 = 1,798.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.07x = 3,252.75 × 1,798.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.07x = 5,848,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,848,997.47/2,357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.47

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