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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.58, 3,609.96 and 1,174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.58, 3,609.96 and 1,174.14 is: 1,759.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.58 : 3,609.96 = 1,174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.58/3,609.96 = 1,174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.58x = 3,609.96 × 1,174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.58x = 4,238,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,598.43/2,408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.79

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