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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.94, 3,616.75 and 1,177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.94, 3,616.75 and 1,177.90 is: 1,766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.94 : 3,616.75 = 1,177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.94/3,616.75 = 1,177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.94x = 3,616.75 × 1,177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.94x = 4,260,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,187.69/2,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.29

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