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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.48, 3,619.52 and 1,179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.48, 3,619.52 and 1,179.64 is: 1,769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.48 : 3,619.52 = 1,179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.48/3,619.52 = 1,179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.48x = 3,619.52 × 1,179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.48x = 4,269,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,730.57/2,412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.85

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