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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.18, 3,604.04 and 1,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.18, 3,604.04 and 1,171 is: 1,753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.18 : 3,604.04 = 1,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.18/3,604.04 = 1,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.18x = 3,604.04 × 1,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.18x = 4,220,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,330.84/2,406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.95

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