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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.22, 3,521.40 and 1,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.22, 3,521.40 and 1,051.60 is: 1,576.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.22 : 3,521.40 = 1,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.22/3,521.40 = 1,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.22x = 3,521.40 × 1,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.22x = 3,703,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,104.24/2,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.31

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