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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.82, 3,528.42 and 1,052.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.82, 3,528.42 and 1,052.99 is: 1,579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.82 : 3,528.42 = 1,052.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.82/3,528.42 = 1,052.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.82x = 3,528.42 × 1,052.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.82x = 3,715,368.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,368.07/2,351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.78

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