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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.64, 3,498.72 and 1,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.64, 3,498.72 and 1,179.04 is: 1,766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.64 : 3,498.72 = 1,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.64/3,498.72 = 1,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.64x = 3,498.72 × 1,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.64x = 4,125,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,130.83/2,334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.92

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