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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.38, 3,522.66 and 1,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.38, 3,522.66 and 1,049.16 is: 1,572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.38 : 3,522.66 = 1,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.38/3,522.66 = 1,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.38x = 3,522.66 × 1,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.38x = 3,695,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,833.97/2,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.44

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