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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.53, 3,523.83 and 1,310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.53, 3,523.83 and 1,310.26 is: 1,963.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.53 : 3,523.83 = 1,310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.53/3,523.83 = 1,310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.53x = 3,523.83 × 1,310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.53x = 4,617,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,133.50/2,351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.46

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