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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.73, 3,530.61 and 1,037.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.73, 3,530.61 and 1,037.18 is: 1,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.73 : 3,530.61 = 1,037.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.73/3,530.61 = 1,037.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.73x = 3,530.61 × 1,037.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.73x = 3,661,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,886.91/2,353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.78

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