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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.54, 3,540.81 and 1,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.54, 3,540.81 and 1,124.20 is: 1,686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.54 : 3,540.81 = 1,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.54/3,540.81 = 1,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.54x = 3,540.81 × 1,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.54x = 3,980,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,594.69/2,360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.31

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