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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.50, 3,524.68 and 1,179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.50, 3,524.68 and 1,179.64 is: 1,768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.50 : 3,524.68 = 1,179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.50/3,524.68 = 1,179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.50x = 3,524.68 × 1,179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.50x = 4,157,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,853.52/2,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.17

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