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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.38, 3,708.58 and 1,173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.38, 3,708.58 and 1,173.14 is: 1,759.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.38 : 3,708.58 = 1,173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.38/3,708.58 = 1,173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.38x = 3,708.58 × 1,173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.38x = 4,350,683.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,683.54/2,472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.71

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