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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.85, 3,530.79 and 1,055.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.85, 3,530.79 and 1,055.01 is: 1,582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.85 : 3,530.79 = 1,055.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.85/3,530.79 = 1,055.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.85x = 3,530.79 × 1,055.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.85x = 3,725,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,018.76/2,353.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.53

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