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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.46, 3,249.30 and 1,790.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.46, 3,249.30 and 1,790.10 is: 2,467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.46 : 3,249.30 = 1,790.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.46/3,249.30 = 1,790.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.46x = 3,249.30 × 1,790.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.46x = 5,816,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,816,571.93/2,357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.30

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