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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.42, 3,663.45 and 1,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.42, 3,663.45 and 1,176.30 is: 1,763.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.42 : 3,663.45 = 1,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.42/3,663.45 = 1,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.42x = 3,663.45 × 1,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.42x = 4,309,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,297.92/2,443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.64

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