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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.53, 3,610.49 and 1,174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.53, 3,610.49 and 1,174.65 is: 1,762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.53 : 3,610.49 = 1,174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.53/3,610.49 = 1,174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.53x = 3,610.49 × 1,174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.53x = 4,241,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,062.08/2,406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.31

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