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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.86, 3,533.20 and 1,121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.86, 3,533.20 and 1,121.53 is: 1,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.86 : 3,533.20 = 1,121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.86/3,533.20 = 1,121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.86x = 3,533.20 × 1,121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.86x = 3,962,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,589.80/2,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.73

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