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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.23, 3,535.56 and 1,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.23, 3,535.56 and 1,057.44 is: 1,586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.23 : 3,535.56 = 1,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.23/3,535.56 = 1,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.23x = 3,535.56 × 1,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.23x = 3,738,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,642.57/2,356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.71

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