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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.22, 3,537.45 and 1,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.22, 3,537.45 and 1,059.90 is: 1,588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.22 : 3,537.45 = 1,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.22/3,537.45 = 1,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.22x = 3,537.45 × 1,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.22x = 3,749,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,343.26/2,360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.56

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