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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.31, 3,538.07 and 1,130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.31, 3,538.07 and 1,130.59 is: 1,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.31 : 3,538.07 = 1,130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.31/3,538.07 = 1,130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.31x = 3,538.07 × 1,130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.31x = 4,000,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,083.22/2,362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.29

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