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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.38, 3,523.74 and 1,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.38, 3,523.74 and 1,052.76 is: 1,578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.38 : 3,523.74 = 1,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.38/3,523.74 = 1,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.38x = 3,523.74 × 1,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.38x = 3,709,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,652.52/2,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.32

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