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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.28, 3,611.70 and 1,174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.28, 3,611.70 and 1,174.36 is: 1,762.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.28 : 3,611.70 = 1,174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.28/3,611.70 = 1,174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.28x = 3,611.70 × 1,174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.28x = 4,241,436.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,436.01/2,406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.65

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