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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.48, 3,538.38 and 1,204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.48, 3,538.38 and 1,204.04 is: 1,807.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.48 : 3,538.38 = 1,204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.48/3,538.38 = 1,204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.48x = 3,538.38 × 1,204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.48x = 4,260,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,351.06/2,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.16

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