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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.03, 3,536.88 and 1,324.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.03, 3,536.88 and 1,324.51 is: 1,986.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.03 : 3,536.88 = 1,324.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.03/3,536.88 = 1,324.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.03x = 3,536.88 × 1,324.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.03x = 4,684,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,632.93/2,358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.67

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