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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.08, 3,534.50 and 1,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.08, 3,534.50 and 1,057.64 is: 1,586.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.08 : 3,534.50 = 1,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.08/3,534.50 = 1,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.08x = 3,534.50 × 1,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.08x = 3,738,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,228.58/2,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.63

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