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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.50, 3,528.96 and 1,053.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.50, 3,528.96 and 1,053.34 is: 1,580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.50 : 3,528.96 = 1,053.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.50/3,528.96 = 1,053.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.50x = 3,528.96 × 1,053.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.50x = 3,717,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,194.73/2,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.78

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