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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.97, 3,251.52 and 1,885.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.97, 3,251.52 and 1,885.34 is: 2,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.97 : 3,251.52 = 1,885.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.97/3,251.52 = 1,885.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.97x = 3,251.52 × 1,885.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.97x = 6,130,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,130,228.85/2,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.69

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