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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.82, 3,536.73 and 1,058.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.82, 3,536.73 and 1,058.38 is: 1,587.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.82 : 3,536.73 = 1,058.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.82/3,536.73 = 1,058.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.82x = 3,536.73 × 1,058.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.82x = 3,743,181.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,181.32/2,357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.56

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