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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.44, 3,532.26 and 1,126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.44, 3,532.26 and 1,126.71 is: 1,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.44 : 3,532.26 = 1,126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.44/3,532.26 = 1,126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.44x = 3,532.26 × 1,126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.44x = 3,979,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,832.66/2,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.49

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