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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.66, 3,529.45 and 1,037.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.66, 3,529.45 and 1,037.24 is: 1,554.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.66 : 3,529.45 = 1,037.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.66/3,529.45 = 1,037.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.66x = 3,529.45 × 1,037.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.66x = 3,660,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,886.72/2,354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.74

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