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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.56, 3,530.96 and 1,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.56, 3,530.96 and 1,055.96 is: 1,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.56 : 3,530.96 = 1,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.56/3,530.96 = 1,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.56x = 3,530.96 × 1,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.56x = 3,728,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,552.52/2,353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.22

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