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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.64, 3,603.84 and 1,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.64, 3,603.84 and 1,170.18 is: 1,755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.64 : 3,603.84 = 1,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.64/3,603.84 = 1,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.64x = 3,603.84 × 1,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.64x = 4,217,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,141.49/2,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.21

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