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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.67, 3,713.43 and 1,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.67, 3,713.43 and 1,178 is: 1,764.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.67 : 3,713.43 = 1,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.67/3,713.43 = 1,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.67x = 3,713.43 × 1,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.67x = 4,374,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,420.54/2,479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.11

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