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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.03, 3,535.38 and 1,323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.03, 3,535.38 and 1,323.51 is: 1,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.03 : 3,535.38 = 1,323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.03/3,535.38 = 1,323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.03x = 3,535.38 × 1,323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.03x = 4,679,097.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,097.53/2,357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.16

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