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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.50, 3,534.39 and 1,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.50, 3,534.39 and 1,124.90 is: 1,685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.50 : 3,534.39 = 1,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.50/3,534.39 = 1,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.50x = 3,534.39 × 1,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.50x = 3,975,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,835.31/2,358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.75

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