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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.48, 3,517.38 and 1,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.48, 3,517.38 and 1,190.04 is: 1,786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.48 : 3,517.38 = 1,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.48/3,517.38 = 1,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.48x = 3,517.38 × 1,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.48x = 4,185,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,822.90/2,343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.16

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