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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.18, 3,606.92 and 1,173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.18, 3,606.92 and 1,173.54 is: 1,759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.18 : 3,606.92 = 1,173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.18/3,606.92 = 1,173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.18x = 3,606.92 × 1,173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.18x = 4,232,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,864.90/2,406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.16

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