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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.53, 3,526.50 and 1,119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.53, 3,526.50 and 1,119.61 is: 1,678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.53 : 3,526.50 = 1,119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.53/3,526.50 = 1,119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.53x = 3,526.50 × 1,119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.53x = 3,948,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,313.27/2,352.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.32

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