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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.52, 3,533.22 and 1,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.52, 3,533.22 and 1,123.80 is: 1,685.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.52 : 3,533.22 = 1,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.52/3,533.22 = 1,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.52x = 3,533.22 × 1,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.52x = 3,970,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,632.64/2,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.67

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