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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.44, 3,543.82 and 1,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.44, 3,543.82 and 1,126.48 is: 1,689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.44 : 3,543.82 = 1,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.44/3,543.82 = 1,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.44x = 3,543.82 × 1,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.44x = 3,992,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,042.35/2,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.80

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