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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.11, 2,136.44 and 1,174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.11, 2,136.44 and 1,174.46 is: 1,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.11 : 2,136.44 = 1,174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.11/2,136.44 = 1,174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.11x = 2,136.44 × 1,174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.11x = 2,509,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,155.58/1,551.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.66

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