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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.12, 3,543.96 and 1,129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.12, 3,543.96 and 1,129.88 is: 1,694.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.12 : 3,543.96 = 1,129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.12/3,543.96 = 1,129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.12x = 3,543.96 × 1,129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.12x = 4,004,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,249.52/2,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.48

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