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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.47, 3,527.91 and 1,120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.47, 3,527.91 and 1,120.55 is: 1,679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.47 : 3,527.91 = 1,120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.47/3,527.91 = 1,120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.47x = 3,527.91 × 1,120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.47x = 3,953,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,208.37/2,353.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.74

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