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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.88, 3,507.24 and 1,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.88, 3,507.24 and 1,182.96 is: 1,775.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.88 : 3,507.24 = 1,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.88/3,507.24 = 1,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.88x = 3,507.24 × 1,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.88x = 4,148,924.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,924.63/2,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.41

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