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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.73, 3,534.63 and 1,125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.73, 3,534.63 and 1,125.89 is: 1,686.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.73 : 3,534.63 = 1,125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.73/3,534.63 = 1,125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.73x = 3,534.63 × 1,125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.73x = 3,979,604.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,604.57/2,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.47

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