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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.96, 3,508.84 and 1,168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.96, 3,508.84 and 1,168.74 is: 1,753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.96 : 3,508.84 = 1,168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.96/3,508.84 = 1,168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.96x = 3,508.84 × 1,168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.96x = 4,100,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,921.66/2,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.31

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