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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.41, 3,527.96 and 1,054.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.41, 3,527.96 and 1,054.17 is: 1,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.41 : 3,527.96 = 1,054.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.41/3,527.96 = 1,054.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.41x = 3,527.96 × 1,054.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.41x = 3,719,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,064.32/2,353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.29

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