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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.52, 3,531.90 and 1,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.52, 3,531.90 and 1,056.44 is: 1,585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.52 : 3,531.90 = 1,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.52/3,531.90 = 1,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.52x = 3,531.90 × 1,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.52x = 3,731,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,240.44/2,353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.39

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