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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.86, 3,522.45 and 1,176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.86, 3,522.45 and 1,176.44 is: 1,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.86 : 3,522.45 = 1,176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.86/3,522.45 = 1,176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.86x = 3,522.45 × 1,176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.86x = 4,143,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,951.08/2,347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.99

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