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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.11, 2,841.53 and 1,174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.11, 2,841.53 and 1,174.74 is: 1,621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.11 : 2,841.53 = 1,174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.11/2,841.53 = 1,174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.11x = 2,841.53 × 1,174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.11x = 3,338,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,053.08/2,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.11

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