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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.46, 3,527.04 and 1,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.46, 3,527.04 and 1,051.76 is: 1,578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.46 : 3,527.04 = 1,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.46/3,527.04 = 1,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.46x = 3,527.04 × 1,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.46x = 3,709,599.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,599.59/2,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.24

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