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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.06, 3,531.97 and 1,120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.06, 3,531.97 and 1,120.02 is: 1,679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.06 : 3,531.97 = 1,120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.06/3,531.97 = 1,120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.06x = 3,531.97 × 1,120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.06x = 3,955,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,877.04/2,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.74

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