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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.44, 3,531.77 and 1,056.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.44, 3,531.77 and 1,056.82 is: 1,585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.44 : 3,531.77 = 1,056.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.44/3,531.77 = 1,056.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.44x = 3,531.77 × 1,056.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.44x = 3,732,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,445.17/2,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.28

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