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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.06, 3,490.47 and 1,173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.06, 3,490.47 and 1,173.18 is: 1,758.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.06 : 3,490.47 = 1,173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.06/3,490.47 = 1,173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.06x = 3,490.47 × 1,173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.06x = 4,094,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,949.59/2,328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.95

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