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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.47, 3,531.01 and 1,120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.47, 3,531.01 and 1,120.73 is: 1,682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.47 : 3,531.01 = 1,120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.47/3,531.01 = 1,120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.47x = 3,531.01 × 1,120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.47x = 3,957,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,303.23/2,352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.19

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