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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.91, 3,250.59 and 1,799.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.91, 3,250.59 and 1,799.58 is: 2,477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.91 : 3,250.59 = 1,799.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.91/3,250.59 = 1,799.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.91x = 3,250.59 × 1,799.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.91x = 5,849,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,849,696.75/2,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.73

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