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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.62, 3,508.80 and 1,170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.62, 3,508.80 and 1,170.82 is: 1,753.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.62 : 3,508.80 = 1,170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.62/3,508.80 = 1,170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.62x = 3,508.80 × 1,170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.62x = 4,108,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,173.22/2,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.67

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