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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.92, 3,607.24 and 1,173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.92, 3,607.24 and 1,173.12 is: 1,758.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.92 : 3,607.24 = 1,173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.92/3,607.24 = 1,173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.92x = 3,607.24 × 1,173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.92x = 4,231,725.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,725.39/2,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.88

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