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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.26, 3,253.06 and 1,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.26, 3,253.06 and 1,295.12 is: 1,787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.26 : 3,253.06 = 1,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.26/3,253.06 = 1,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.26x = 3,253.06 × 1,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.26x = 4,213,103.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,103.07/2,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.29

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