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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.31, 3,530.57 and 1,120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.31, 3,530.57 and 1,120.70 is: 1,681.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.31 : 3,530.57 = 1,120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.31/3,530.57 = 1,120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.31x = 3,530.57 × 1,120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.31x = 3,956,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,686.54/2,353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.33

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