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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.44, 3,524.18 and 1,179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.44, 3,524.18 and 1,179.05 is: 1,767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.44 : 3,524.18 = 1,179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.44/3,524.18 = 1,179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.44x = 3,524.18 × 1,179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.44x = 4,155,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,160.91/2,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.82

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