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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.08, 3,531.73 and 1,126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.08, 3,531.73 and 1,126.35 is: 1,686.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.08 : 3,531.73 = 1,126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.08/3,531.73 = 1,126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.08x = 3,531.73 × 1,126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.08x = 3,977,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,964.09/2,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.95

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