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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.27, 3,251.58 and 1,695.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.27, 3,251.58 and 1,695.00 is: 2,338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.27 : 3,251.58 = 1,695.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.27/3,251.58 = 1,695.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.27x = 3,251.58 × 1,695.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.27x = 5,511,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,433.94/2,357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.06

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