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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.33, 3,494.23 and 1,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.33, 3,494.23 and 1,157.76 is: 1,736.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.33 : 3,494.23 = 1,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.33/3,494.23 = 1,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.33x = 3,494.23 × 1,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.33x = 4,045,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,479.72/2,330.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.01

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