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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.76, 4,075.20 and 1,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.76, 4,075.20 and 1,176.96 is: 1,764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.76 : 4,075.20 = 1,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.76/4,075.20 = 1,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.76x = 4,075.20 × 1,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.76x = 4,796,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,347.39/2,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.82

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