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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.54, 3,074.41 and 1,174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.54, 3,074.41 and 1,174.03 is: 1,760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.54 : 3,074.41 = 1,174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.54/3,074.41 = 1,174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.54x = 3,074.41 × 1,174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.54x = 3,609,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,449.57/2,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.24

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