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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.33, 3,249.32 and 2,075.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.33, 3,249.32 and 2,075.76 is: 2,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.33 : 3,249.32 = 2,075.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.33/3,249.32 = 2,075.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.33x = 3,249.32 × 2,075.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.33x = 6,744,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,744,798.10/2,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.21

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