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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.10, 3,535.04 and 1,316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.10, 3,535.04 and 1,316.45 is: 1,974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.10 : 3,535.04 = 1,316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.10/3,535.04 = 1,316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.10x = 3,535.04 × 1,316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.10x = 4,653,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,715.54/2,357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.34

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