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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.82, 3,531.17 and 1,184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.82, 3,531.17 and 1,184.07 is: 1,776.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.82 : 3,531.17 = 1,184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.82/3,531.17 = 1,184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.82x = 3,531.17 × 1,184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.82x = 4,181,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,155.42/2,353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.33

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