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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.02, 3,615.31 and 1,176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.02, 3,615.31 and 1,176.58 is: 1,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.02 : 3,615.31 = 1,176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.02/3,615.31 = 1,176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.02x = 3,615.31 × 1,176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.02x = 4,253,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,677.48/2,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.27

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