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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.96, 3,606.75 and 1,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.96, 3,606.75 and 1,171.14 is: 1,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.96 : 3,606.75 = 1,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.96/3,606.75 = 1,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.96x = 3,606.75 × 1,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.96x = 4,224,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,009.20/2,403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.10

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