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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.52, 3,536.87 and 1,125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.52, 3,536.87 and 1,125.29 is: 1,687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.52 : 3,536.87 = 1,125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.52/3,536.87 = 1,125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.52x = 3,536.87 × 1,125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.52x = 3,980,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,007.66/2,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.50

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