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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.39, 3,530.70 and 1,125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.39, 3,530.70 and 1,125.67 is: 1,685.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.39 : 3,530.70 = 1,125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.39/3,530.70 = 1,125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.39x = 3,530.70 × 1,125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.39x = 3,974,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,403.07/2,357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.93

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