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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.08, 3,542.22 and 1,128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.08, 3,542.22 and 1,128.68 is: 1,691.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.08 : 3,542.22 = 1,128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.08/3,542.22 = 1,128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.08x = 3,542.22 × 1,128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.08x = 3,998,032.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,032.87/2,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.87

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