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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.99, 3,521.09 and 1,176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.99, 3,521.09 and 1,176.94 is: 1,765.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.99 : 3,521.09 = 1,176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.99/3,521.09 = 1,176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.99x = 3,521.09 × 1,176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.99x = 4,144,119.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,119.01/2,346.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.72

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