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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.84, 3,519.91 and 1,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.84, 3,519.91 and 1,177.26 is: 1,764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.84 : 3,519.91 = 1,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.84/3,519.91 = 1,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.84x = 3,519.91 × 1,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.84x = 4,143,849.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,849.25/2,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.96

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