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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.14, 3,512.25 and 1,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.14, 3,512.25 and 1,171.80 is: 1,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.14 : 3,512.25 = 1,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.14/3,512.25 = 1,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.14x = 3,512.25 × 1,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.14x = 4,115,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,654.55/2,341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.97

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