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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.36, 3,614.52 and 1,176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.36, 3,614.52 and 1,176.78 is: 1,765.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.36 : 3,614.52 = 1,176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.36/3,614.52 = 1,176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.36x = 3,614.52 × 1,176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.36x = 4,253,494.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,494.85/2,409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.40

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