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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.09, 3,541.74 and 1,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.09, 3,541.74 and 1,176.27 is: 1,764.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.09 : 3,541.74 = 1,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.09/3,541.74 = 1,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.09x = 3,541.74 × 1,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.09x = 4,166,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,042.51/2,361.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.46

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