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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.66, 3,533.56 and 1,185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.66, 3,533.56 and 1,185.02 is: 1,777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.66 : 3,533.56 = 1,185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.66/3,533.56 = 1,185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.66x = 3,533.56 × 1,185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.66x = 4,187,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,327.47/2,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.56

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