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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.60, 3,526.56 and 1,179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.60, 3,526.56 and 1,179.03 is: 1,767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.60 : 3,526.56 = 1,179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.60/3,526.56 = 1,179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.60x = 3,526.56 × 1,179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.60x = 4,157,920.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,920.04/2,352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.37

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