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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.06, 3,529.31 and 1,036.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.06, 3,529.31 and 1,036.73 is: 1,555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.06 : 3,529.31 = 1,036.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.06/3,529.31 = 1,036.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.06x = 3,529.31 × 1,036.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.06x = 3,658,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,945.20/2,352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.63

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