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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.26, 3,509.39 and 1,168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.26, 3,509.39 and 1,168.95 is: 1,752.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.26 : 3,509.39 = 1,168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.26/3,509.39 = 1,168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.26x = 3,509.39 × 1,168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.26x = 4,102,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,295.60/2,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.17

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