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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.06, 3,541.20 and 1,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.06, 3,541.20 and 1,127.84 is: 1,692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.06 : 3,541.20 = 1,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.06/3,541.20 = 1,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.06x = 3,541.20 × 1,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.06x = 3,993,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,901.37/2,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.29

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