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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.86, 3,530.82 and 1,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.86, 3,530.82 and 1,055.06 is: 1,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.86 : 3,530.82 = 1,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.86/3,530.82 = 1,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.86x = 3,530.82 × 1,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.86x = 3,725,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,226.95/2,353.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.60

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