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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.94, 3,526.70 and 1,180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.94, 3,526.70 and 1,180.68 is: 1,770.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.94 : 3,526.70 = 1,180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.94/3,526.70 = 1,180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.94x = 3,526.70 × 1,180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.94x = 4,163,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,915.91/2,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.41

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