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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.33, 3,250.69 and 2,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.33, 3,250.69 and 2,076.76 is: 2,862.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.33 : 3,250.69 = 2,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.33/3,250.69 = 2,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.33x = 3,250.69 × 2,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.33x = 6,750,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,750,902.96/2,358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.58

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