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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.36, 3,616.02 and 1,177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.36, 3,616.02 and 1,177.78 is: 1,766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.36 : 3,616.02 = 1,177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.36/3,616.02 = 1,177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.36x = 3,616.02 × 1,177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.36x = 4,258,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,876.04/2,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.90

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