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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.66, 3,613.32 and 1,176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.66, 3,613.32 and 1,176.19 is: 1,761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.66 : 3,613.32 = 1,176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.66/3,613.32 = 1,176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.66x = 3,613.32 × 1,176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.66x = 4,249,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,954.00/2,412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.52

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