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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.06, 3,494.97 and 1,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.06, 3,494.97 and 1,176 is: 1,763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.06 : 3,494.97 = 1,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.06/3,494.97 = 1,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.06x = 3,494.97 × 1,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.06x = 4,110,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,084.72/2,331.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.18

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