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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.27, 3,537.99 and 1,126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.27, 3,537.99 and 1,126.04 is: 1,688.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.27 : 3,537.99 = 1,126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.27/3,537.99 = 1,126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.27x = 3,537.99 × 1,126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.27x = 3,983,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,927.10/2,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.63

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