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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.85, 3,525.45 and 1,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.85, 3,525.45 and 1,036.32 is: 1,553.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.85 : 3,525.45 = 1,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.85/3,525.45 = 1,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.85x = 3,525.45 × 1,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.85x = 3,653,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,494.34/2,351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.46

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