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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.29, 3,543.44 and 1,125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.29, 3,543.44 and 1,125.95 is: 1,688.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.29 : 3,543.44 = 1,125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.29/3,543.44 = 1,125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.29x = 3,543.44 × 1,125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.29x = 3,989,736.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,736.27/2,362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.93

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