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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.37, 3,541.34 and 1,127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.37, 3,541.34 and 1,127.62 is: 1,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.37 : 3,541.34 = 1,127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.37/3,541.34 = 1,127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.37x = 3,541.34 × 1,127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.37x = 3,993,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,286.71/2,360.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.80

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