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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.90, 3,531.78 and 1,121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.90, 3,531.78 and 1,121.86 is: 1,683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.90 : 3,531.78 = 1,121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.90/3,531.78 = 1,121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.90x = 3,531.78 × 1,121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.90x = 3,962,162.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,162.71/2,353.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.23

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