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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.62, 3,532.40 and 1,184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.62, 3,532.40 and 1,184.89 is: 1,776.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.62 : 3,532.40 = 1,184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.62/3,532.40 = 1,184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.62x = 3,532.40 × 1,184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.62x = 4,185,512.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,512.81/2,355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.82

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