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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.78, 3,251.64 and 1,798.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.78, 3,251.64 and 1,798.29 is: 2,478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.78 : 3,251.64 = 1,798.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.78/3,251.64 = 1,798.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.78x = 3,251.64 × 1,798.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.78x = 5,847,391.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,847,391.70/2,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.99

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