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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.15, 3,245.42 and 1,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.15, 3,245.42 and 1,795.82 is: 2,472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.15 : 3,245.42 = 1,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.15/3,245.42 = 1,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.15x = 3,245.42 × 1,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.15x = 5,828,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,828,202.75/2,357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.56

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