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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.89, 3,252.43 and 1,695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.89, 3,252.43 and 1,695.63 is: 2,338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.89 : 3,252.43 = 1,695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.89/3,252.43 = 1,695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.89x = 3,252.43 × 1,695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.89x = 5,514,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514,917.88/2,357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.92

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