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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.91, 3,536.33 and 1,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.91, 3,536.33 and 1,059.75 is: 1,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.91 : 3,536.33 = 1,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.91/3,536.33 = 1,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.91x = 3,536.33 × 1,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.91x = 3,747,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,620.42/2,357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.38

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