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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.51, 3,531.96 and 1,183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.51, 3,531.96 and 1,183.91 is: 1,775.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.51 : 3,531.96 = 1,183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.51/3,531.96 = 1,183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.51x = 3,531.96 × 1,183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.51x = 4,181,522.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,522.76/2,354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.96

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