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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.20, 3,529.49 and 1,119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.20, 3,529.49 and 1,119.87 is: 1,677.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.20 : 3,529.49 = 1,119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.20/3,529.49 = 1,119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.20x = 3,529.49 × 1,119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.20x = 3,952,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,564.37/2,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.52

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