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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.48, 3,497.88 and 1,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.48, 3,497.88 and 1,177.04 is: 1,766.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.48 : 3,497.88 = 1,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.48/3,497.88 = 1,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.48x = 3,497.88 × 1,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.48x = 4,117,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,144.68/2,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.65

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