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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.20, 3,535.48 and 1,123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.20, 3,535.48 and 1,123.87 is: 1,683.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.20 : 3,535.48 = 1,123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.20/3,535.48 = 1,123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.20x = 3,535.48 × 1,123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.20x = 3,973,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,419.91/2,360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.51

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