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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.04, 3,541.56 and 1,124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.04, 3,541.56 and 1,124.71 is: 1,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.04 : 3,541.56 = 1,124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.04/3,541.56 = 1,124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.04x = 3,541.56 × 1,124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.04x = 3,983,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,213.05/2,361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.06

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