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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.30, 3,526.62 and 1,051.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.30, 3,526.62 and 1,051.42 is: 1,577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.30 : 3,526.62 = 1,051.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.30/3,526.62 = 1,051.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.30x = 3,526.62 × 1,051.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.30x = 3,707,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,958.80/2,350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.65

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