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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.24, 3,713.27 and 1,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.24, 3,713.27 and 1,176.27 is: 1,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.24 : 3,713.27 = 1,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.24/3,713.27 = 1,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.24x = 3,713.27 × 1,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.24x = 4,367,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,808.10/2,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.60

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