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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.04, 3,617.28 and 1,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.04, 3,617.28 and 1,179.80 is: 1,768.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.04 : 3,617.28 = 1,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.04/3,617.28 = 1,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.04x = 3,617.28 × 1,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.04x = 4,267,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,666.94/2,413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.59

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