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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.80, 3,296.60 and 2,357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.80, 3,296.60 and 2,357.80 is: 3,296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.80 : 3,296.60 = 2,357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.80/3,296.60 = 2,357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.80x = 3,296.60 × 2,357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.80x = 7,772,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,723.48/2,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.60

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