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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.33, 3,253.55 and 1,425.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.33, 3,253.55 and 1,425.21 is: 1,966.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.33 : 3,253.55 = 1,425.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.33/3,253.55 = 1,425.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.33x = 3,253.55 × 1,425.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.33x = 4,636,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,984.87/2,358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.22

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