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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.32, 3,255.30 and 1,771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.32, 3,255.30 and 1,771.26 is: 2,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.32 : 3,255.30 = 1,771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.32/3,255.30 = 1,771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.32x = 3,255.30 × 1,771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.32x = 5,765,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,765,982.68/2,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.92

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