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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.32, 3,553.70 and 1,052.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.32, 3,553.70 and 1,052.98 is: 1,580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.32 : 3,553.70 = 1,052.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.32/3,553.70 = 1,052.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.32x = 3,553.70 × 1,052.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.32x = 3,741,975.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,975.03/2,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.01

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