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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.31, 3,562.68 and 1,058.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.31, 3,562.68 and 1,058.47 is: 1,588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.31 : 3,562.68 = 1,058.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.31/3,562.68 = 1,058.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.31x = 3,562.68 × 1,058.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.31x = 3,770,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,984.96/2,374.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.24

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