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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.08, 2,363.04 and 1,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.08, 2,363.04 and 1,474.56 is: 2,036.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.08 : 2,363.04 = 1,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.08/2,363.04 = 1,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.08x = 2,363.04 × 1,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.08x = 3,484,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,444.26/1,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.40

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