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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.28, 3,611.82 and 1,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.28, 3,611.82 and 1,175.04 is: 1,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.28 : 3,611.82 = 1,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.28/3,611.82 = 1,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.28x = 3,611.82 × 1,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.28x = 4,244,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,032.97/2,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.27

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