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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.42, 3,525.93 and 1,180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.42, 3,525.93 and 1,180.07 is: 1,770.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.42 : 3,525.93 = 1,180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.42/3,525.93 = 1,180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.42x = 3,525.93 × 1,180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.42x = 4,160,839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,839.81/2,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.26

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