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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.12, 3,717.99 and 1,179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.12, 3,717.99 and 1,179.42 is: 1,769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.12 : 3,717.99 = 1,179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.12/3,717.99 = 1,179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.12x = 3,717.99 × 1,179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.12x = 4,385,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,071.77/2,478.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.52

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