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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.15, 3,354.69 and 1,126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.15, 3,354.69 and 1,126.18 is: 1,689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.15 : 3,354.69 = 1,126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.15/3,354.69 = 1,126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.15x = 3,354.69 × 1,126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.15x = 3,777,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,984.78/2,236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.50

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