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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.60, 3,521.02 and 1,052.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.60, 3,521.02 and 1,052.98 is: 1,577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.60 : 3,521.02 = 1,052.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.60/3,521.02 = 1,052.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.60x = 3,521.02 × 1,052.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.60x = 3,707,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,563.64/2,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.28

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