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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.85, 3,552.15 and 1,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.85, 3,552.15 and 1,053 is: 1,579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.85 : 3,552.15 = 1,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.85/3,552.15 = 1,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.85x = 3,552.15 × 1,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.85x = 3,740,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,417.90/2,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.00

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