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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.45, 3,538.09 and 1,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.45, 3,538.09 and 1,060.08 is: 1,589.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.45 : 3,538.09 = 1,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.45/3,538.09 = 1,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.45x = 3,538.09 × 1,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.45x = 3,750,658.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,658.45/2,359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.63

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