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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.32, 3,539.16 and 1,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.32, 3,539.16 and 1,127.40 is: 1,691.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.32 : 3,539.16 = 1,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.32/3,539.16 = 1,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.32x = 3,539.16 × 1,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.32x = 3,990,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,048.98/2,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.19

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