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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.62, 3,541.52 and 1,129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.62, 3,541.52 and 1,129.61 is: 1,693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.62 : 3,541.52 = 1,129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.62/3,541.52 = 1,129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.62x = 3,541.52 × 1,129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.62x = 4,000,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,548.09/2,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.98

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