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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.50, 3,527.46 and 1,052.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.50, 3,527.46 and 1,052.34 is: 1,579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.50 : 3,527.46 = 1,052.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.50/3,527.46 = 1,052.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.50x = 3,527.46 × 1,052.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.50x = 3,712,087.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,087.26/2,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.28

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