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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.32, 3,502.74 and 1,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.32, 3,502.74 and 1,180.44 is: 1,770.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.32 : 3,502.74 = 1,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.32/3,502.74 = 1,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.32x = 3,502.74 × 1,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.32x = 4,134,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,774.41/2,335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.54

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