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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.41, 2,655.08 and 1,177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.41, 2,655.08 and 1,177.59 is: 1,624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.41 : 2,655.08 = 1,177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.41/2,655.08 = 1,177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.41x = 2,655.08 × 1,177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.41x = 3,126,576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,576.49/1,924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.70

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