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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.23, 3,523 and 1,176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.23, 3,523 and 1,176.65 is: 1,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.23 : 3,523 = 1,176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.23/3,523 = 1,176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.23x = 3,523 × 1,176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.23x = 4,145,337.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,337.95/2,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.80

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