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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.40, 3,614.56 and 1,177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.40, 3,614.56 and 1,177.11 is: 1,764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.40 : 3,614.56 = 1,177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.40/3,614.56 = 1,177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.40x = 3,614.56 × 1,177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.40x = 4,254,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,736.19/2,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.43

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