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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.90, 3,554.14 and 1,052.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.90, 3,554.14 and 1,052.49 is: 1,579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.90 : 3,554.14 = 1,052.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.90/3,554.14 = 1,052.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.90x = 3,554.14 × 1,052.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.90x = 3,740,696.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,696.81/2,368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.09

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