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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.36, 2,584.44 and 1,174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.36, 2,584.44 and 1,174.14 is: 1,620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.36 : 2,584.44 = 1,174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.36/2,584.44 = 1,174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.36x = 2,584.44 × 1,174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.36x = 3,034,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,494.38/1,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.68

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