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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.80, 3,544.20 and 1,129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.80, 3,544.20 and 1,129.92 is: 1,694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.80 : 3,544.20 = 1,129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.80/3,544.20 = 1,129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.80x = 3,544.20 × 1,129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.80x = 4,004,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,662.46/2,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.88

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