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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.24, 3,537.08 and 1,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.24, 3,537.08 and 1,058.44 is: 1,588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.24 : 3,537.08 = 1,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.24/3,537.08 = 1,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.24x = 3,537.08 × 1,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.24x = 3,743,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,786.96/2,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.21

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