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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.08, 3,516.24 and 1,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.08, 3,516.24 and 1,174.08 is: 1,761.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.08 : 3,516.24 = 1,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.08/3,516.24 = 1,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.08x = 3,516.24 × 1,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.08x = 4,128,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,347.06/2,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.18

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