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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.42, 3,612.33 and 1,175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.42, 3,612.33 and 1,175.22 is: 1,760.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.42 : 3,612.33 = 1,175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.42/3,612.33 = 1,175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.42x = 3,612.33 × 1,175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.42x = 4,245,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,282.46/2,411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.49

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