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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.31, 3,536.56 and 1,129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.31, 3,536.56 and 1,129.59 is: 1,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.31 : 3,536.56 = 1,129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.31/3,536.56 = 1,129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.31x = 3,536.56 × 1,129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.31x = 3,994,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,862.81/2,361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.80

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