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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.57, 3,535.26 and 1,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.57, 3,535.26 and 1,058.95 is: 1,588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.57 : 3,535.26 = 1,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.57/3,535.26 = 1,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.57x = 3,535.26 × 1,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.57x = 3,743,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,663.58/2,356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.61

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