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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.33, 3,534.57 and 1,185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.33, 3,534.57 and 1,185.70 is: 1,778.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.33 : 3,534.57 = 1,185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.33/3,534.57 = 1,185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.33x = 3,534.57 × 1,185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.33x = 4,190,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,921.98/2,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.58

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