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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.35, 3,520.20 and 1,174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.35, 3,520.20 and 1,174.94 is: 1,762.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.35 : 3,520.20 = 1,174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.35/3,520.20 = 1,174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.35x = 3,520.20 × 1,174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.35x = 4,136,030.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,030.38/2,346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.75

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