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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.25, 3,525.28 and 1,118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.25, 3,525.28 and 1,118.96 is: 1,676.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.25 : 3,525.28 = 1,118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.25/3,525.28 = 1,118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.25x = 3,525.28 × 1,118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.25x = 3,944,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,647.31/2,353.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.26

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