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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.20, 3,532.48 and 1,121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.20, 3,532.48 and 1,121.88 is: 1,680.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.20 : 3,532.48 = 1,121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.20/3,532.48 = 1,121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.20x = 3,532.48 × 1,121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.20x = 3,963,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,018.66/2,358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.53

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