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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.74, 2,404.02 and 1,183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.74, 2,404.02 and 1,183.14 is: 1,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.74 : 2,404.02 = 1,183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.74/2,404.02 = 1,183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.74x = 2,404.02 × 1,183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.74x = 2,844,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,292.22/1,741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.02

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