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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.87, 3,254.28 and 1,611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.87, 3,254.28 and 1,611.56 is: 2,224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.87 : 3,254.28 = 1,611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.87/3,254.28 = 1,611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.87x = 3,254.28 × 1,611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.87x = 5,244,451.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,451.21/2,357.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.24

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