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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.11, 3,538.68 and 1,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.11, 3,538.68 and 1,060.26 is: 1,590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.11 : 3,538.68 = 1,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.11/3,538.68 = 1,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.11x = 3,538.68 × 1,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.11x = 3,751,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,920.86/2,359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.40

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