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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.93, 3,604.44 and 1,170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.93, 3,604.44 and 1,170.11 is: 1,754.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.93 : 3,604.44 = 1,170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.93/3,604.44 = 1,170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.93x = 3,604.44 × 1,170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.93x = 4,217,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,573.27/2,403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.45

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