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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.59, 3,524.75 and 1,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.59, 3,524.75 and 1,116.32 is: 1,674.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.59 : 3,524.75 = 1,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.59/3,524.75 = 1,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.59x = 3,524.75 × 1,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.59x = 3,934,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,743.34/2,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.65

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