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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.10, 3,526.61 and 572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.10, 3,526.61 and 572.18 is: 858.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.10 : 3,526.61 = 572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.10/3,526.61 = 572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.10x = 3,526.61 × 572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.10x = 2,017,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,856.16/2,351.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.26

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