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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.14, 3,527.97 and 1,117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.14, 3,527.97 and 1,117.78 is: 1,677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.14 : 3,527.97 = 1,117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.14/3,527.97 = 1,117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.14x = 3,527.97 × 1,117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.14x = 3,943,494.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,494.31/2,351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.27

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