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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.55, 3,536.33 and 1,121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.55, 3,536.33 and 1,121.22 is: 1,681.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.55 : 3,536.33 = 1,121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.55/3,536.33 = 1,121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.55x = 3,536.33 × 1,121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.55x = 3,964,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,998.32/2,357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.83

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