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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.67, 3,617.99 and 1,179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.67, 3,617.99 and 1,179.11 is: 1,768.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.67 : 3,617.99 = 1,179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.67/3,617.99 = 1,179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.67x = 3,617.99 × 1,179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.67x = 4,265,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,998.73/2,411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.90

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