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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.73, 3,536.58 and 1,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.73, 3,536.58 and 1,204.29 is: 1,806.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.73 : 3,536.58 = 1,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.73/3,536.58 = 1,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.73x = 3,536.58 × 1,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.73x = 4,259,067.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,067.93/2,357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.43

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