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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.60, 3,524.02 and 1,054.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.60, 3,524.02 and 1,054.98 is: 1,580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.60 : 3,524.02 = 1,054.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.60/3,524.02 = 1,054.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.60x = 3,524.02 × 1,054.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.60x = 3,717,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,770.62/2,352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.28

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