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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.47, 3,532.41 and 1,123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.47, 3,532.41 and 1,123.56 is: 1,684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.47 : 3,532.41 = 1,123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.47/3,532.41 = 1,123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.47x = 3,532.41 × 1,123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.47x = 3,968,874.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,874.58/2,356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.25

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