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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.42, 3,515.68 and 1,174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.42, 3,515.68 and 1,174.02 is: 1,760.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.42 : 3,515.68 = 1,174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.42/3,515.68 = 1,174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.42x = 3,515.68 × 1,174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.42x = 4,127,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,478.63/2,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.55

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