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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.91, 3,715.37 and 1,179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.91, 3,715.37 and 1,179.29 is: 1,768.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.91 : 3,715.37 = 1,179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.91/3,715.37 = 1,179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.91x = 3,715.37 × 1,179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.91x = 4,381,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,492.79/2,476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.94

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