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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.35, 3,524.31 and 1,179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.35, 3,524.31 and 1,179.09 is: 1,768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.35 : 3,524.31 = 1,179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.35/3,524.31 = 1,179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.35x = 3,524.31 × 1,179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.35x = 4,155,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,478.68/2,350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.03

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