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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.08, 3,518.96 and 1,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.08, 3,518.96 and 1,176.24 is: 1,763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.08 : 3,518.96 = 1,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.08/3,518.96 = 1,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.08x = 3,518.96 × 1,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.08x = 4,139,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,148.83/2,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.53

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