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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.51, 3,609.86 and 1,175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.51, 3,609.86 and 1,175.02 is: 1,762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.51 : 3,609.86 = 1,175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.51/3,609.86 = 1,175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.51x = 3,609.86 × 1,175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.51x = 4,241,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,657.70/2,406.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.58

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