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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.03, 3,528.33 and 1,053.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.03, 3,528.33 and 1,053.18 is: 1,579.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.03 : 3,528.33 = 1,053.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.03/3,528.33 = 1,053.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.03x = 3,528.33 × 1,053.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.03x = 3,715,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,966.59/2,352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.90

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