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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.77, 3,532.47 and 1,185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.77, 3,532.47 and 1,185.08 is: 1,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.77 : 3,532.47 = 1,185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.77/3,532.47 = 1,185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.77x = 3,532.47 × 1,185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.77x = 4,186,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,259.55/2,358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.76

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