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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.52, 3,542.22 and 1,129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.52, 3,542.22 and 1,129.80 is: 1,694.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.52 : 3,542.22 = 1,129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.52/3,542.22 = 1,129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.52x = 3,542.22 × 1,129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.52x = 4,002,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,000.16/2,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.67

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