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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.50, 3,529.22 and 1,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.50, 3,529.22 and 1,183.26 is: 1,775.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.50 : 3,529.22 = 1,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.50/3,529.22 = 1,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.50x = 3,529.22 × 1,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.50x = 4,175,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,978.94/2,352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.13

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