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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.59, 3,521.85 and 1,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.59, 3,521.85 and 1,049.06 is: 1,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.59 : 3,521.85 = 1,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.59/3,521.85 = 1,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.59x = 3,521.85 × 1,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.59x = 3,694,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,636.83/2,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.80

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