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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.36, 3,507.99 and 1,168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.36, 3,507.99 and 1,168.45 is: 1,752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.36 : 3,507.99 = 1,168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.36/3,507.99 = 1,168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.36x = 3,507.99 × 1,168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.36x = 4,098,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,910.92/2,338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.90

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