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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.40, 3,528.72 and 1,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.40, 3,528.72 and 1,054.08 is: 1,579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.40 : 3,528.72 = 1,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.40/3,528.72 = 1,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.40x = 3,528.72 × 1,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.40x = 3,719,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,553.18/2,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.83

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