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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.77, 3,533.97 and 1,186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.77, 3,533.97 and 1,186.08 is: 1,776.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.77 : 3,533.97 = 1,186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.77/3,533.97 = 1,186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.77x = 3,533.97 × 1,186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.77x = 4,191,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,571.14/2,359.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.26

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