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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.06, 3,530.76 and 1,168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.06, 3,530.76 and 1,168.38 is: 1,751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.06 : 3,530.76 = 1,168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.06/3,530.76 = 1,168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.06x = 3,530.76 × 1,168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.06x = 4,125,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,269.37/2,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.66

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