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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.20, 3,624.34 and 1,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.20, 3,624.34 and 1,167.20 is: 1,750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.20 : 3,624.34 = 1,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.20/3,624.34 = 1,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.20x = 3,624.34 × 1,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.20x = 4,230,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,329.65/2,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.10

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