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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.04, 3,533.39 and 1,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.04, 3,533.39 and 1,057.80 is: 1,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.04 : 3,533.39 = 1,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.04/3,533.39 = 1,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.04x = 3,533.39 × 1,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.04x = 3,737,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,619.94/2,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.73

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