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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.23, 3,253.00 and 1,295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.23, 3,253.00 and 1,295.02 is: 1,787.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.23 : 3,253.00 = 1,295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.23/3,253.00 = 1,295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.23x = 3,253.00 × 1,295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.23x = 4,212,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,685.02/2,357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.14

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