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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.85, 3,528.68 and 1,052.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.85, 3,528.68 and 1,052.39 is: 1,578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.85 : 3,528.68 = 1,052.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.85/3,528.68 = 1,052.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.85x = 3,528.68 × 1,052.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.85x = 3,713,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,524.64/2,351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.98

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