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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.50, 3,526.18 and 1,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.50, 3,526.18 and 1,180.64 is: 1,769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.50 : 3,526.18 = 1,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.50/3,526.18 = 1,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.50x = 3,526.18 × 1,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.50x = 4,163,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,149.16/2,352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.67

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