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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323, 3,485.76 and 1,168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323, 3,485.76 and 1,168.75 is: 1,753.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323 : 3,485.76 = 1,168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323/3,485.76 = 1,168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323x = 3,485.76 × 1,168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323x = 4,073,982.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,982.00/2,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.76

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