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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.27, 3,620.17 and 1,179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.27, 3,620.17 and 1,179.83 is: 1,769.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.27 : 3,620.17 = 1,179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.27/3,620.17 = 1,179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.27x = 3,620.17 × 1,179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.27x = 4,271,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,185.17/2,414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.14

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