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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.18, 3,522.71 and 1,118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.18, 3,522.71 and 1,118.09 is: 1,676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.18 : 3,522.71 = 1,118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.18/3,522.71 = 1,118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.18x = 3,522.71 × 1,118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.18x = 3,938,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,683.62/2,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.62

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