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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.60, 3,496.16 and 1,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.60, 3,496.16 and 1,174.72 is: 1,762.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.60 : 3,496.16 = 1,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.60/3,496.16 = 1,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.60x = 3,496.16 × 1,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.60x = 4,107,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,009.08/2,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.97

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