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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.57, 3,520.10 and 1,177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.57, 3,520.10 and 1,177.94 is: 1,765.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.57 : 3,520.10 = 1,177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.57/3,520.10 = 1,177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.57x = 3,520.10 × 1,177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.57x = 4,146,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,451.94/2,348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.53

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