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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.44, 3,534.76 and 1,058.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.44, 3,534.76 and 1,058.82 is: 1,588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.44 : 3,534.76 = 1,058.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.44/3,534.76 = 1,058.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.44x = 3,534.76 × 1,058.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.44x = 3,742,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,674.58/2,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.27

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