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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.30, 3,517.00 and 1,174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.30, 3,517.00 and 1,174.79 is: 1,762.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.30 : 3,517.00 = 1,174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.30/3,517.00 = 1,174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.30x = 3,517.00 × 1,174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.30x = 4,131,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,742.29/2,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.46

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