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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.33, 3,251.76 and 1,504.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.33, 3,251.76 and 1,504.97 is: 2,075.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.33 : 3,251.76 = 1,504.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.33/3,251.76 = 1,504.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.33x = 3,251.76 × 1,504.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.33x = 4,893,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,784.99/2,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.99

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