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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.06, 3,523.55 and 1,118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.06, 3,523.55 and 1,118.84 is: 1,676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.06 : 3,523.55 = 1,118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.06/3,523.55 = 1,118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.06x = 3,523.55 × 1,118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.06x = 3,942,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,291.90/2,351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.82

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