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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.27, 3,531.69 and 1,055.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.27, 3,531.69 and 1,055.63 is: 1,582.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.27 : 3,531.69 = 1,055.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.27/3,531.69 = 1,055.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.27x = 3,531.69 × 1,055.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.27x = 3,728,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,140.26/2,355.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.89

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