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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.85, 3,523.32 and 1,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.85, 3,523.32 and 1,050.06 is: 1,575.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.85 : 3,523.32 = 1,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.85/3,523.32 = 1,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.85x = 3,523.32 × 1,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.85x = 3,699,697.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,697.40/2,348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.11

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