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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.70, 3,529.71 and 1,121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.70, 3,529.71 and 1,121.72 is: 1,682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.70 : 3,529.71 = 1,121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.70/3,529.71 = 1,121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.70x = 3,529.71 × 1,121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.70x = 3,959,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,346.30/2,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.18

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