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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.73, 3,538.08 and 1,205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.73, 3,538.08 and 1,205.29 is: 1,807.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.73 : 3,538.08 = 1,205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.73/3,538.08 = 1,205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.73x = 3,538.08 × 1,205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.73x = 4,264,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,412.44/2,358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.93

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