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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.56, 3,486.72 and 1,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.56, 3,486.72 and 1,170.68 is: 1,755.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.56 : 3,486.72 = 1,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.56/3,486.72 = 1,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.56x = 3,486.72 × 1,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.56x = 4,081,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,833.37/2,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.20

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