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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.64, 4,078.62 and 1,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.64, 4,078.62 and 1,179.72 is: 1,770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.64 : 4,078.62 = 1,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.64/4,078.62 = 1,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.64x = 4,078.62 × 1,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.64x = 4,811,629.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,629.59/2,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.52

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