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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.46, 3,614.66 and 1,177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.46, 3,614.66 and 1,177.17 is: 1,764.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.46 : 3,614.66 = 1,177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.46/3,614.66 = 1,177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.46x = 3,614.66 × 1,177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.46x = 4,255,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,069.31/2,411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.52

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