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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.20, 3,540.84 and 1,128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.20, 3,540.84 and 1,128.60 is: 1,691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.20 : 3,540.84 = 1,128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.20/3,540.84 = 1,128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.20x = 3,540.84 × 1,128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.20x = 3,996,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,192.02/2,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.72

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