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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.82, 3,508.62 and 1,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.82, 3,508.62 and 1,184.58 is: 1,777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.82 : 3,508.62 = 1,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.82/3,508.62 = 1,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.82x = 3,508.62 × 1,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.82x = 4,156,241.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,241.08/2,338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.07

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