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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.08, 3,607.60 and 1,173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.08, 3,607.60 and 1,173.60 is: 1,759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.08 : 3,607.60 = 1,173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.08/3,607.60 = 1,173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.08x = 3,607.60 × 1,173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.08x = 4,233,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,879.36/2,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.66

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