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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.35, 3,562.41 and 1,124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.35, 3,562.41 and 1,124.71 is: 1,686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.35 : 3,562.41 = 1,124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.35/3,562.41 = 1,124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.35x = 3,562.41 × 1,124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.35x = 4,006,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,669.25/2,375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.77

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