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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.96, 3,247.98 and 2,004.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.96, 3,247.98 and 2,004.18 is: 2,759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.96 : 3,247.98 = 2,004.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.96/3,247.98 = 2,004.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.96x = 3,247.98 × 2,004.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.96x = 6,509,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,509,536.56/2,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.49

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