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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.56, 3,525.98 and 1,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.56, 3,525.98 and 1,035.27 is: 1,552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.56 : 3,525.98 = 1,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.56/3,525.98 = 1,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.56x = 3,525.98 × 1,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.56x = 3,650,341.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,341.31/2,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.31

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