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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.20, 3,060.18 and 1,174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.20, 3,060.18 and 1,174.50 is: 1,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.20 : 3,060.18 = 1,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.20/3,060.18 = 1,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.20x = 3,060.18 × 1,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.20x = 3,594,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,181.41/2,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.82

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