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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.69, 3,616.13 and 1,177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.69, 3,616.13 and 1,177.85 is: 1,766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.69 : 3,616.13 = 1,177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.69/3,616.13 = 1,177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.69x = 3,616.13 × 1,177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.69x = 4,259,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,270.71/2,411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.10

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