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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.16, 3,499.88 and 1,164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.16, 3,499.88 and 1,164.84 is: 1,745.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.16 : 3,499.88 = 1,164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.16/3,499.88 = 1,164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.16x = 3,499.88 × 1,164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.16x = 4,076,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,800.22/2,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.09

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