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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.59, 3,538.44 and 1,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.59, 3,538.44 and 1,060.02 is: 1,590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.59 : 3,538.44 = 1,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.59/3,538.44 = 1,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.59x = 3,538.44 × 1,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.59x = 3,750,817.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,817.17/2,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.28

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