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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.76, 4,076.08 and 1,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.76, 4,076.08 and 1,179.04 is: 1,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.76 : 4,076.08 = 1,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.76/4,076.08 = 1,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.76x = 4,076.08 × 1,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.76x = 4,805,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,861.36/2,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.32

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