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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.12, 3,537.96 and 1,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.12, 3,537.96 and 1,125.88 is: 1,688.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.12 : 3,537.96 = 1,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.12/3,537.96 = 1,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.12x = 3,537.96 × 1,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.12x = 3,983,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,318.40/2,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.48

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