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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.44, 3,608.27 and 1,172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.44, 3,608.27 and 1,172.61 is: 1,758.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.44 : 3,608.27 = 1,172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.44/3,608.27 = 1,172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.44x = 3,608.27 × 1,172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.44x = 4,231,087.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,087.62/2,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.24

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