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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.74, 3,504.00 and 1,165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.74, 3,504.00 and 1,165.79 is: 1,748.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.74 : 3,504.00 = 1,165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.74/3,504.00 = 1,165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.74x = 3,504.00 × 1,165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.74x = 4,084,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,940.47/2,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.88

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