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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.52, 3,536.56 and 1,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.52, 3,536.56 and 1,058.88 is: 1,587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.52 : 3,536.56 = 1,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.52/3,536.56 = 1,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.52x = 3,536.56 × 1,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.52x = 3,744,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,792.65/2,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.77

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