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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.24, 3,537.36 and 1,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.24, 3,537.36 and 1,058.40 is: 1,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.24 : 3,537.36 = 1,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.24/3,537.36 = 1,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.24x = 3,537.36 × 1,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.24x = 3,743,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,941.82/2,358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.60

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