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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.69, 3,522.66 and 1,179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.69, 3,522.66 and 1,179.06 is: 1,767.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.69 : 3,522.66 = 1,179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.69/3,522.66 = 1,179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.69x = 3,522.66 × 1,179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.69x = 4,153,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,427.50/2,349.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.65

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