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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.83, 3,253.31 and 1,882.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.83, 3,253.31 and 1,882.91 is: 2,595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.83 : 3,253.31 = 1,882.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.83/3,253.31 = 1,882.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.83x = 3,253.31 × 1,882.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.83x = 6,125,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,125,673.67/2,359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.81

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