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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.10, 3,536.21 and 1,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.10, 3,536.21 and 1,061.48 is: 1,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.10 : 3,536.21 = 1,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.10/3,536.21 = 1,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.10x = 3,536.21 × 1,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.10x = 3,753,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,593.20/2,359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.12

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