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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.74, 3,530.87 and 1,036.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.74, 3,530.87 and 1,036.93 is: 1,555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.74 : 3,530.87 = 1,036.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.74/3,530.87 = 1,036.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.74x = 3,530.87 × 1,036.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.74x = 3,661,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,265.03/2,353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.51

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