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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.28, 3,537.39 and 1,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.28, 3,537.39 and 1,060.12 is: 1,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.28 : 3,537.39 = 1,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.28/3,537.39 = 1,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.28x = 3,537.39 × 1,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.28x = 3,750,057.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,057.89/2,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.17

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