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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.07, 3,251.88 and 1,797.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.07, 3,251.88 and 1,797.55 is: 2,478.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.07 : 3,251.88 = 1,797.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.07/3,251.88 = 1,797.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.07x = 3,251.88 × 1,797.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.07x = 5,845,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,845,416.89/2,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.90

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