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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.56, 3,529.72 and 1,118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.56, 3,529.72 and 1,118.51 is: 1,677.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.56 : 3,529.72 = 1,118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.56/3,529.72 = 1,118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.56x = 3,529.72 × 1,118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.56x = 3,948,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,037.34/2,353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.47

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