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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.51, 3,528.96 and 1,181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.51, 3,528.96 and 1,181.91 is: 1,772.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.51 : 3,528.96 = 1,181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.51/3,528.96 = 1,181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.51x = 3,528.96 × 1,181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.51x = 4,170,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,913.11/2,352.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.96

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