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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.61, 3,538.80 and 1,060.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.61, 3,538.80 and 1,060.77 is: 1,590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.61 : 3,538.80 = 1,060.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.61/3,538.80 = 1,060.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.61x = 3,538.80 × 1,060.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.61x = 3,753,852.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,852.88/2,359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.88

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