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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.91, 3,527.89 and 1,119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.91, 3,527.89 and 1,119.44 is: 1,679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.91 : 3,527.89 = 1,119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.91/3,527.89 = 1,119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.91x = 3,527.89 × 1,119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.91x = 3,949,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,267.20/2,351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.17

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