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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.88, 3,527.47 and 1,117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.88, 3,527.47 and 1,117.97 is: 1,677.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.88 : 3,527.47 = 1,117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.88/3,527.47 = 1,117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.88x = 3,527.47 × 1,117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.88x = 3,943,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,588.00/2,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.50

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